Negligence in Sepsis
While our healthcare system is keenly aware of the dangers presented by sepsis, there is much uncertainty among health system consumers about the origins and implications of this prevalent infection.
What exactly is sepsis?
Sepsis develops in persons who already have an infection. Although the immune system’s purpose is to combat germs, fungi, and viruses, this process sometimes malfunctions, activating the body itself. Internal organ damage, including the brain, liver, and kidneys, may develop as the illness worsens. At this point, the patient’s condition is treated exceedingly critically and may demand treatment in an intensive care unit (ICU); such is the requirement for prompt treatment and continuous monitoring.
Although the exact cause of sepsis is unknown, it is known that persons with poor health, weak immunity, or those who are extremely young or old are more at risk.
Along with educating employees about the signs and symptoms of sepsis, healthcare professionals recognise the need of preventing infections in the first place via rigorous cleanliness and sanitation practises.
How can you know if you have sepsis?
Perhaps the simplest approach to recall sepsis’s signs and symptoms is to use the abbreviation ‘SEPSIS’ as follows:
- Confused speaking or slurred speech
- Shivering or muscular ache that is excessive
- No urination (in a day)
- Severe shortness of breath
- You get the distinct impression that you are about to perish.
- Mottled or discoloured skin
If you suspect you or another person may have sepsis, immediately dial 112 or 999 for emergency medical help.
Why would sepsis medical negligence be considered?
In other cases, people diagnosed with sepsis may have acquired the infection during a hospital stay, sometimes as a result of a medical or surgical operation. This might be as a result of inadequate sanitation of surgical tools, a lack of cleanliness, or the placement of vulnerable patients in close proximity to infected patients. In such circumstances, a claim for medical negligence resulting in sepsis may be viable if a direct relationship between the conduct of a medical practitioner, the resultant infection, and eventually sepsis can be shown.
Sepsis medical malpractice may also occur if a patient with the illness appears to their GP or another point of entry into the healthcare system, such as A&E, but the signs and symptoms are missed. Given the heightened awareness of medical personnel across the healthcare system about sepsis, such instances should be exceedingly uncommon. Given the rapid progression of sepsis, prompt intervention (in the form of medicines in the early stages) is required; any delay in diagnosis might mean the difference between total recovery and death.
Can I sue for sepsis caused by medical negligence?
To establish a claim for sepsis caused by medical negligence, you must establish that the medical treatment you got was substandard (i.e. that another medical practitioner would not have made the same mistake), and that this carelessness resulted in your contracting sepsis.
To establish your case, we will gather information, including medical records, and consult with medical experts.
What is covered by a sepsis medical malpractice injury claim?
Sepsis claims originating from medical malpractice may include two types of loss: pain and suffering as a consequence of the damage, and specific expenditures associated with the injury. This may include expenditures spent in the past, such as transportation, lodging, and medical treatment, as well as anticipated future expenses, such as physical therapy and care. The amount of compensation you get will be determined by the nature of your injuries and the circumstances surrounding your case.
We will attentively and empathically listen to your case and will propose furthering it only if we feel you have a viable case.
We have both the legal competence and an awareness of the practical difficulties that people and their families confront in the aftermath of such occurrences.
Our attorneys will handle the whole procedure on your behalf, assembling all relevant material for your case, including medical records, and submitting your medical negligence claim.
Kindly contact us immediately if you want to talk confidentially with an attorney about initiating a compensation claim.