Articles Tagged With: amputation
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Iloprost Injection (Aurlumyn)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved iloprost for the treatment of severe frostbite to reduce the risk of amputation of fingers or toes. Iloprost, a synthetic analog of prostaglandin, initially was approved in 2004 for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. For that indication, it was given a priority review, accelerated approval, breakthrough therapy, and orphan drug designations. Iloprost for the frostbite indication is distributed by Eicos Sciences as Aurlumyn.
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Jury’s Defense Verdict Upheld for Physician Accused of Improper Treatment of Bone Infection
There are multiple avenues for defendants to prevail and secure a defense verdict. In this case, the defense experts showed that the treatment provided for osteomyelitis met care standards and that the progression of osteomyelitis in the lower extremities of certain patients, especially with certain comorbidities, is not always preventable despite the efforts of providers.
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Court Dismisses Patient’s Complaint After Time Runs Out on State’s Statute of Repose
This ruling serves as a reminder of the importance of state-specific statutes of repose and their implications on medical practice and potential litigation, especially in circumstances interacting with federal law, where applicable.
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Patient's Gangrene Results in Amputation, Hospital's Potential Liability
In this case, evidentiary concerns presented material issues for the defendant hospital, which was disputing liability early in the litigation.
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Best Practices for Amputation Recovery
Case managers make a difference in the lives of their patients, even when patients are only in the hospital briefly. This is especially true when a patient is undergoing a life-changing or traumatic event, like limb amputation. Case managers can help guide the patient on what to expect during recovery and after. In some cases, they might be the only person who can help a vulnerable patient find help for a successful and less traumatic experience.
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Racial Disparities Persist in Surgery
A specific cause remains elusive.
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Traumatic Amputations
Traumatic amputations can be extremely debilitating injuries that have long-term functional and psychological outcomes. The authors review traumatic amputations, diagnostic evaluation, and management.