Tele-ICU MDs and Traditional Care Show Similar Outcomes in ICU Length of Stay

“Daily multidisciplinary rounds conducted by a board-certified intensivist through telemedicine did not reduce ICU LOS in critically ill adult patients,” states Adriano J. Pereira, MD, PhD, Brazilian Research in Intensive Care Network, San Paulo, Brazil. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney, states, “There are various points of care critical to rendering safe and effective [...]

2025-01-06T16:34:34-07:00November 30th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Complications of Physical and Chemical Restraint in Hospitals

“Complications of restraints include documented falls, decubitus ulcers, fractures, and death," states John Ellis Agens, MD, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics. Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, physician, and national malpractice attorney, states, “Serious injuries caused by physical restraints is considered by the National Quality Forum as a never event. The National Quality Forum considers any Stage III, [...]

2025-01-06T16:32:01-07:00November 28th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Kindred, Vibra, and Cornerstone LTACs Hit with Ineffective Care Lawsuit: Decubitus Ulcers

“We describe treatments and outcomes of hospitalized patients with decubitus ulcer-related osteomyelitis who did not undergo surgical reconstruction or coverage … 44% patients were readmitted due to complications from osteomyelitis, and 17% died," states Laura Damioli, MD. Therapeutic Advance in Infectious Disease. Volume 10, pg. 1-9. 2023. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney, [...]

2025-01-06T15:57:44-07:00November 23rd, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Select Specialty Hospital-Columbus South Hit with “Never Event” Lawsuit

“Among patients with decubitus-related osteomyelitis who did not undergo myocutaneous flapping, outcomes were generally poor regardless of treatment, and not significantly improved with prolonged antibiotics," states Laura Damioli, MD. Therapeutic Advance in Infectious Disease. Volume 10, pg. 1-9. 2023. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney, explains, “Our client was newly injured and paralyzed [...]

2025-01-06T15:51:02-07:00November 18th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments

Study: Grim Prognosis for Those with Pelvic Decubitus Ulcers Who Are Not Offered Flaps

“We describe treatments and outcomes of hospitalized patients with decubitus ulcer-related osteomyelitis who did not undergo surgical reconstruction or coverage… 44% patients were readmitted due to complications from osteomyelitis, and 17% died," states Laura Damioli, MD. Therapeutic Advance in Infectious Disease. Volume 10, pg. 1-9. 2023. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney explains, [...]

2025-01-06T15:40:37-07:00November 17th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Elder Neglect: Decubitus Ulcer Case Filed in Orange County

“Our client was admitted to Capistrano Beach Care Center for rehabilitation care following repair of a hip fracture. She was discharged with Stage IV right and left heel sores. These are ‘Never Events’ because they are preventable with routine, standard bed-side care”…Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national pharmaceutical injury attorney Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD states, [...]

2025-01-06T15:36:56-07:00November 15th, 2024|Decubitus Ulcer, News|0 Comments
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