Emergency room errors can have devastating impacts on a person’s health, including death. These impacts can be long-lasting, leaving victims, their families and their loved ones to pick up the pieces. If you have been a victim of an emergency room error, what health impacts can you face?
Organ failure
In the emergency room, medical errors can contribute to the development of organ failure. These errors include delays in diagnosing and treating conditions such as sepsis or severe dehydration. For instance, the failure to give antibiotics or fluids in a timely manner can lead to organ failure.
Respiratory distress
In addition, medical errors can cause respiratory distress in the emergency room. Mistakes in ventilator management, such as incorrect settings or failure to monitor oxygen levels, can increase the risk of respiratory distress. In addition, delays in diagnosing and treating pneumonia or asthma can result in respiratory distress.
Cardiac arrest
Further, cardiac arrest requires prompt attention in the emergency room. Errors in ECG interpretation or delays in treatment can increase the risk of cardiac arrest. Thus, timely and proper care is vital to prevent or ease the effects of cardiac arrest.
Neurological damage
Neurological damage can also occur due to errors in the emergency room. Misreading CT or MRI scans can lead to delays in diagnosing and treating conditions like stroke or traumatic brain injury. Also, incorrect dosing or medication can lead to neurological damage.
Seeking justice and compensation during this difficult time
An emergency room error can have severe impacts on your life. As you struggle with your medical malpractice experience in the emergency room, you might find the legal process daunting and overwhelming. With legal guidance, you may better protect your rights as you go through the process of seeking justice and compensation during this difficult time.