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On November 20, 2007, Dennis Quaid and Kimberly Buffington's newborn twins, Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace, we're placed in intensive care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after receiving an accidental overdose of the blood thinner Heparin, along with another infant at the hosptial. The twins have since made a full recovery.CBS News: Autopsy Planned For Newborn Given Heparin (July 9, 2008)
On December 15, 2008, media sources reported that Quaid had reached a $750,000 settlement in the case.People: Quaid Settles Babies' Overdose for $750,000 (December 15, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Born: November 8, 2007
- Birthplace: Santa MonicaSFGate: Quaid Welcomes Twins (November 9, 2007)
- Babies born via surrogacyTMZ: Quaid's Newborn Twins in Medical Nightmare (November 20, 2007)
- Thomas Boone weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz.SFGate: Quaid Welcomes Twins (November 9, 2007)
- Zoe Grace weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz.SFGate: Quaid Welcomes Twins (November 9, 2007)
- Was accidentally given 10,000 units of HeparinCBS News: Autopsy Planned For Newborn Given Heparin(July 9, 2008)
- Normal dose of Heparin is 10 unitsCBS News: Autopsy Planned For Newborn Given Heparin(July 9, 2008)
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Heparin Overdose
Thomas Boone and Zoe Grace were accidentally given 10,000 units of the blood thinner Heparin instead of the normal dose of 10 units. The drug is normally used to flush out an infant's IV lines as well as to prevent blood clots. The twins were placed in the neo-natal intensive care unit and have since made a full recovery.TMZ: Quaid's Newborn Twins in Medical Nightmare (November 20, 2007) Quaid was awarded a $750,000 settlement in the case in mid December 2008.People: Quaid Settles Babies' Overdose for $750,000 (December 15, 2008) -
Dennis Quaid Fast Facts
- Full name: Dennis William Quaid
- Born: April 9, 1954
- Birthplace: Houston, Texas
- Spouse: Kimberly Buffington
- Brother: Randy Quaid
- Band: Dennis Quaid and the Sharks
- Was previously married to Meg Ryan and P.J. Soles
- Has a son with Ryan named Jack
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