I’m sorry to hear about your infection. If a doctor or medical staff members fail to take appropriate actions to prevent the spread of infection during and after an operation, the lives of patients can be placed at risk. If an infection claims the life of a patient or causes a need for further medical care, the patient or his or her loved ones should determine whether negligence was to blame for the complications by speaking with an attorney.
Every day in the U.S., hundreds of people die from surgical site infections. These deaths come despite the implementation of processes to help ensure that measures are being taken to prevent the spread of infection during operations. Some common ways in which patients can contract a surgical site infection include the use of contaminated tools or supplies, rushing the surgery or procedure, and inadequate aftercare.
In some cases, there is nothing a doctor can do to prevent an infection. However, if an infection does develop it should be properly diagnosed and treated. A doctor may do everything correctly and the patient can still develop an infection. However, if it is not properly diagnosed, the infection can lead to organ failure, septic shock, and even death.
If you or a loved one has been harmed by an infection following a surgery in Los Angeles, you should speak with a Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney. Call me, Conal Doyle, Los Angeles medical malpractice attorney at 310-385-0567. I can help. Call today to learn more or to schedule a free consultation on your case.