Articles Tagged With: complications
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Failure to Diagnose and Treat Post-Surgery Infection Leads to $1.18 Million Verdict
One of the primary takeaways from this case is the importance of keeping thorough and accurate records. Keeping thorough and accurate records is important given the length of time that lapses between the underlying medical services and the potential for legal action, particularly trials.
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Large Medicare Data Study Shows Big Benefits with Primary Care Follow-Up
New research shows Medicare patients who are hospitalized with a condition that could require emergency general surgery are far less likely to be readmitted if they receive follow-up care with a primary care provider within 30 days of discharge.
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Fracture-Related Complications
The goal of this review is to familiarize emergency physicians with the initial assessment of fractures as well as the identification and management of immediate, early, and late-stage fracture complications.
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Jury Awards Woman $13 Million After Botched Cosmetic Surgery
A significant portion of the patient’s case centered not on the botched medical procedure, but on the lack of clear warnings given to the patient and lack of informed consent obtained by the physician and her team.
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Pregnancy with IUDs in Place: What Is the Risk of Complications?
In this retrospective cohort study, 233 individuals who conceived with a copper intrauterine device (IUD) in place were followed. There were 44 ectopic pregnancies, 31 non-viable intrauterine pregnancies, and 158 viable intrauterine pregnancies. Of the viable pregnancies, 137 patients continued the pregnancy and, of these, 54 had the IUD removed. Those who underwent IUD removal had a lower rate of pregnancy loss (33%) compared to those who retained the IUD (61.4%).
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Complications of Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators in the Emergency Department Setting
It is critical for providers in emergency department settings to be aware of the risks associated with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) placement and management of ICD malfunctions and complications.
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Complications of Permanent Pacemakers in the Emergency Department Setting
Given the prevalence of cardiac implantable electronic devices in emergency department populations, it is critical to be aware of the relative risk and variety of complications related to these devices so that proper workup and treatment can be initiated.
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Second Trimester Induction of Labor: Do Multiple Prior Cesarean Deliveries Increase the Risk of Complications?
In this retrospective cohort study among patients who underwent second trimester induction of labor for fetal demise or pregnancy termination, those with two or more prior cesarean deliveries had an increased risk of uterine rupture (6.25%) compared to those with one prior cesarean delivery (0%) or no prior cesarean delivery (0%) (P = 0.004).
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Former NFL Running Back Awarded $28.5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
In this matter, the principal issue related to the physician’s failure to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the patient’s talus bone and cartilage condition. The plaintiff argued the physician delayed and/or misdiagnosed his condition and provided improper treatment, resulting in permanent damage. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis and delay in diagnosis of orthopedic conditions are common forms of medical malpractice.
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Emergency Providers Scramble to Prepare for Treating More Pregnancy-Related Complications
Now that the Supreme Court has shifted abortion lawmaking decisions to the states, matters for frontline providers have become more complicated in multiple ways. In addition to tracking patchwork laws, providers must be prepared to manage pregnancy- or abortion-related complications that might have been better managed at clinics that provide appropriate services.