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Damages Claims for Medical Errors during Post-Op Care
A surgical patient's risk of serious infection, injury or death is not over when the final sutures are sewn. The period of recovery between surgery and discharge demands careful monitoring of the patient and close attention to the doctor's instructions in order to protect the patient. If you believe that negligent care immediately following surgery might have been a factor in the death or severe complication of someone in your family, contact an experienced Ohio medical malpractice lawyer at Friedman, Domiano & Smith Co., LPA in Cleveland.
For many years, our attorneys have recovered substantial damages awards in medical malpractice litigation involving surgical negligence and lack of proper care in the immediate post-surgery period. The following are examples of the medical problems that patients may encounter after surgery, and that can be aggravated or missed because of malpractice:
- Uncontrolled internal bleeding
- Bacterial or viral infection during postoperative recovery
- Diminished respiratory function following surgery
- Incomplete or unsatisfactory recovery from anesthesia
- Blood clots or bed sores due to a lack of mobility
Technological advances in surgical techniques tend to favor less invasive procedures that require shorter recovery times for the patient, but same-day discharge of a patient following arthroscopy or laparoscopy can present risks of its own. If a patient encounters postoperative problems at home rather than in a hospital ward, there is less opportunity to address the complication quickly or avoid it altogether through proper monitoring.
To learn more about our ability to investigate and pursue your damages claim for surgical injuries resulting from negligent postoperative care, contact an experienced medical malpractice attorney at the Cleveland offices of Friedman, Domiano & Smith Co., LPA.
