Cauda Equina Syndrome: Supreme Court of North Carolina Rejects Loss of Chance Doctrine
“We identified that decompressive surgery within 24 hours of onset of autonomic symptoms in cauda equina syndrome incomplete reduces bladder [...]
Neuropathic Pain Following Hernia Mesh Repair: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Study
Study shows that TAP block should be considered early, from the onset of the first pain symptoms “We argue [...]
Long-term Acute Care Hospital: Designed for Flap Reconstruction-Decubitus Ulcers
Patients with deep Stage 3 and Stage 4 who are not provided flap closure have a 17% risk of [...]
Vaginal Mesh Update: Transobturator Sling Removal with Pudendal Neurolysis
Polypropylene-induced fibrosis links to pudendal neuralgia; red flag symptoms and PVDF benefits emphasized In our second clinical case, an [...]
Neonates Sepsis: PICC Line and Central Line Infections in Focus, Avoidable Injuries
Investigating cases of central-line associated bloodstream infections including PICC lines and midlines. Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of [...]
Decubitus Ulcer Management: Maggot Therapy Versus Plastic Surgeons
Maggot therapy has never shown prevent osteomyelitis and death. LTACs may provide level of care for hospital or nursing [...]
Hospital Acquired Blood Stream Infections: PICC Line Early Mortality Reported
Polyurethane and silicone PICC lines are defective products because there are safer materials that reduce the risk of hospital [...]
Short Bowel Syndrome: Loss of Venous Access Via PICC Lines Versus Small Bowel Transplant
Adults and children with Short Bowel Syndrome are at serious risk of central line associate blood-stream infections and recurrent [...]
Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers: Arkansas Hospital Hit with “Never Event” Lawsuit
Medical device-related pressure ulcers create localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue as a result of sustained pressure [...]
Spinal Epidural Abscess: Red Flag Warning Signs, the ‘Classic Triad’
Investigating cases of neurological loss from spinal epidural abscesses in patients who were previously discharged from care centers without [...]
Hospital Acquired Acinetobacter Bloodstream Infections: The Risk Factors
Acinetobacter infections in at-risk patients, emphasizing challenges and advocating for safer catheter materials to prevent severe complications Bloodstream infections [...]
Sepsis Update: Study Shows Prognosis Worse in Patients With Hospital-acquired Sepsis
Study reveals alarming trends in hospital-acquired sepsis and advocates safer medical solutions. Although comprising only 11.3% of severe sepsis [...]