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Medical Malpractice Law Firm| Retained Surgical Instruments

Are you wondering if leaving a surgical instrument inside a patient after surgery qualifies as medical negligence? Look no further. Perna & Abracht, LLC, the leading medical malpractice law firm, provides insights and expert guidance on this critical matter. Visit https://pa4law.com/medical-malpractice-attorney/ to learn more about your rights, the legal implications, and how our skilled attorneys can help you seek justice and compensation for such incidents.

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Medical Malpractice Law Firm| Retained Surgical Instruments

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  1. The Impact of • Retained Surgical Instruments • on Patient Safety

  2. Did you know around 4,500 to 6,000 sponges and other surgical instruments are left in patients’ bodies each year, which can lead to serious complications or death?

  3. Frequently Retained Surgical Objects • Even though hospitals have protocols to prevent retained surgical objects, they commonly occur during emergency surgeries. Surgical sponges are the most common items left inside the body. Other items include: • ● Scalpels • ● Forceps • ● Clamps • ● Scissors • ● Drain tips • ● Needles • ● Tubes • ● Scopes • ● Measuring devices • ● Surgical gloves and masks • ● Gauze

  4. Causes of Surgical Instruments Being Left Behind • ● Emergency situations and surgical complications • ● Fatigue and faulty management systems lead to incorrect counting of sponges or instruments • ● Multiple surgeries or the involvement of multiple surgical teams

  5. Consequences of Retained Surgical Instruments • ● Internal bleeding • ● Permanent injury or disability • ● Breakdown of surgical sponges causes bacterial infection and ulceration • ● Organ and blood vessel punctures from sharp-edged instruments • ● Symptoms such as abdominal, pelvic, or chest pain, fever, swelling, digestive issues, nausea, and weight loss

  6. Seeking Compensation in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits • When a retained surgical instrument is identified, it often requires further surgery for its removal, which leads to substantial medical expenses, prolonged recovery time, and considerable discomfort. Some possibilities for seeking compensation for damages include: • ⮚ Medical expenses • ⮚ Financial losses due to missed work • ⮚ Loss of future earning capacity • ⮚ Anticipated future care needs • ⮚ Emotional distress and suffering • ⮚ Other relevant damages based on the circumstances of your case

  7. Trust our local medical malpractice lawyers to assess your claim, seek accountability from negligent medical professionals and hospitals, and support your healing journey. • Visithttps://pa4law.com/medical-malpractice-attorney/ • for more. Call: 610-444-0933

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