Patients who are undergoing surgery are required to consent to their procedures ahead of time, recognizing that complications could arise. There are certain mistakes, however, that should never be made, especially by a trained and knowledgeable medical professional. When these kinds of errors do occur, they can have devastating, and even fatal, consequences for patients.
For instance, patients who suffer from surgical errors face additional medical bills, in addition to time off from work, and even chronic healthcare problems. For these reasons, victims of medical negligence can and should attempt to hold their negligent healthcare providers accountable for their failure to provide adequate care by filing a legal claim with the assistance of a dedicated Miami medical malpractice lawyer. Anesthesia Mistakes Some of the most common errors made during surgery actually involve the administration of anesthesia, which is intended to keep a patient unconscious during the procedure. Administering anesthetic drugs is a complex process, requiring careful calculations of a patient’s weight, sex, and overall health condition. Patients who receive too much of the drug could suffer from oxygen loss during the procedure, while too little of the drug could leave a patient fully conscious during the procedure, but unable to move. In some cases, an anesthetic drug could even trigger a fatal allergic reaction. Performing the Wrong Procedure Although it may be hard to believe, one of the most common surgical errors made by doctors is operating on the wrong body part, or performing the wrong procedure entirely. This often occurs due to an error on a patient’s chart, or a failure to follow the proper protocol when prepping a patient. Obviously, these are some of the most egregious surgical errors and as such, are often referred to as “never events”, as a patient should never be in fear of this happening during a procedure. Damages awards for these kinds of surgical errors are usually high, with victims able to recover compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Leaving a Foreign Object Inside the Patient Surgical procedures require the use of a variety of instruments and tools. Unfortunately, these tools don’t always make it outside of the patient and back into the operating room like they’re supposed to. Everything from sponges and drains to clamps and electrodes have been left inside unsuspecting patients, usually as a result of a breakdown in communication between surgical staff and a lack of organization. Besides being grossly negligent, this kind of conduct is extremely dangerous for patients, who could suffer from pain, abscess, and even sepsis. Count on Our Dedicated Medical Malpractice Attorneys If you suffered a surgical error, you should speak with an experienced attorney about your legal options right away.
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