Category: Medical Malpractice

Thoracic Epidural Abscess: Early MRI and Emergent Surgical Evacuation Required

lukej October 31, 2023 No Comments

Misdiagnosis of thoracic epidural abscess can result in paraplegia, wheelchair dependence, bowel and bladder incontinence, and loss of sexual function. “Based on the results, investigators recommend an early MRI of…

IVC Filter Fractures and Inferior Vena Cava Occlusion Both Big Injuries, Very Bad Devices

lukej October 27, 2023 No Comments

For thousands of Americans who were implanted with retrievable filters, many have already perforation of the IVC causing inferior vena cava stenosis… Greg Vigna, MD, JD, practicing physician, national pharmaceutical…

PICC Line Complications in 15% of Children with Osteomyelitis, 3.4% Require Re-hospitalization

lukej October 24, 2023 No Comments

Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the inpatient and outpatient settings may not be as benign as once accepted. “Providing antibiotics via a PICC line in both the…

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Stepping into Hospital Sepsis Management

lukej October 10, 2023 No Comments

The CDC urges all US hospitals to establish sepsis programs and raise the bar on care standards, as they offers resources to enhance existing programs. “CDC is calling on all…

COVID-19 and Nursing Home Staffing Shortages: Risk of Bed-Sores

lukej October 7, 2023 No Comments

State of the World’s Nursing estimated a shortage of 5.9 million nurses. Nursing homes are the most vulnerable population to bed-sores or decubitus ulcers. The World Health Organization (WHO) report,…

Red Flag Warning: Spinal Epidural Abscess… Early Diagnosis Necessary

lukej October 6, 2023 No Comments

Dr. Greg Vigna discusses the failure to diagnose epidural abscess resulting in catastrophic neurological injuries. “The problem with spinal epidural abscesses is not treatment but early diagnosis—before massive neurological symptoms…

PICC Line and Central Line Complications: A Safer Alternative Venous Catheter is Available

lukej August 23, 2023 No Comments

“With around 30% of PICCS developing serious complications, there is little doubt that improvements in technologies are needed…This technology is novel and potentially life-saving, and early trials have indicated safety,”…

Vigna Law Group: A Medicolegal Perspective of Phantom Limb Pain After Traumatic Amputation

lukej July 25, 2023 No Comments

Dr. Vigna weighs in on the treatment of phantom pain following a traumatic amputation. “Post-amputation pain in the missing limb following amputation, first described by a French military surgeon in…

Red Flag Warning: Large Vessel Transient Ischemic Attack…Needs CT-Angiogram

lukej July 7, 2023 No Comments

Dr. Greg Vigna comments on hospitals’ failure to meet stroke care management standards, resulting in untimely diagnoses of catastrophic strokes. “There is nothing transient about a transient ischemic attack when…

Vigna Law Group: CT Scan Contrast Injury Case Filed in Indiana

lukej June 20, 2023 No Comments

CT scan contrast has the potential to cause serious upper extremity injuries if mistakenly injected into an artery or soft tissues instead of a vein. “CT scan contrast has the…

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