Sandra Simard

Sandra Simard

patient France

Sandra Simard was a 36-year-old patient who underwent spinal surgery and suffered a cardiac arrest during the procedure, leading to suspicions of poisoning by anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier. She was one of the early cases that raised alarm over the potential malpractice at the clinics where Péchier worked.

Born on Jan 11, 1981 (44 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
137,917
Power
5,660$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
France 2 5.50 0.17% +0% 65,273,511 109,981 $2,700,000 4,549$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 27,937 $2,700,000 1,111$
Totals 3 133,159,522 137,918 $5,400,000 5,660$
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Recent Mentions

France France: Sandra Simard is an ex-patient whose case led to the investigation of Frédéric Péchier. 6

Le Monde: Au procès de Frédéric Péchier, une patiente empoisonnée et un anesthésiste au pilori

France France: Sandra Simard was a patient who experienced a cardiac arrest during her surgery. 5

Le Monde: Au procès de Frédéric Péchier, la détermination d’une lanceuse d’alerte

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Sandra Simard, a 36-year-old patient, had surgery and her heart stopped beating, leading to allegations against Frédéric Péchier. 5

BBC: French doctor goes on trial for poisoning 30 patients, 12 fatally