Failure to adequately assess and monitor the Patient post-operatively resulting in Patient’s Death
The plaintiff in this case of medical negligence is the decedent while the principal defendant is a Nurse. There are multiple co-defendants in this scenario, however, most of the negligent action case comments, and recommendations are limited to the main defendant that is the nurse.
The decedent who is a 67-year-old male underwent a surgical procedure that involved the total replacement of his right knee. This was a major surgery, and he was immediately taken to the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit where he underwent further treatment. Post-operative pain management was effected by the insertion of an epidural catheter. The
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