Category Archives: Sepsis Septic Shock
Sepsis In Florida Nursing Homes: Protect Your Loved One
Individuals and their families choose a nursing home environment expecting top quality resident care and security, but sometimes negligent acts can result in residents developing sepsis and septic shock. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines sepsis as the human body’s extreme response to the presence of an infection. Unfortunately, residents… Read More »
Horrific Effects Of Post-Sepsis Syndrome
Sepsis is a serious, potentially life-threatening medical condition that can occur in response to an infection. Essentially, the immune system gets carried away and creates a toxic chain reaction. Without treatment, sepsis turns to septic shock, leading to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Unfortunately, even when someone recovers from such intense trauma, there… Read More »
FAQs About Florida Wrongful Death Claims For Sepsis Shock
Anytime someone passes away in a non-emergency hospital setting while under close observation of health care providers, there will be questions about how such a tragedy could happen. You might be surprised to learn that the source of these fatalities is often infection, specifically sepsis and septic shock. If you lost a loved one… Read More »
4 Medical Malpractice Statistics That May Shock You
The majority of patients trust their health care providers and the medical profession in general, but some statistics demonstrate that this confidence may not be justified. Medscape, an online provider of information, medical news, and related information, recently published its Medscape Malpractice Premium Report 2019 that contains some alarming information on medical malpractice claims…. Read More »