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The Impact of
Retained Surgical Instruments
on Patient Safety
Did you know around 4,500 to 6,000 sponges and other surgical
instruments are left in patients’ bodies each year, which can lead
to serious complications or death?
Even though hospitals have protocols to prevent retained surgical
objects, they commonly occur during emergency surgeries. Surgical
sponges are the most common items left inside the body. Other items
include:
Frequently Retained Surgical Objects
● Scalpels
● Forceps
● Clamps
● Scissors
● Drain tips
● Needles
● Tubes
● Scopes
● Measuring devices
● Surgical gloves and masks
● Gauze
● Emergency situations and surgical complications
● Fatigue and faulty management systems lead to incorrect counting
of sponges or instruments
● Multiple surgeries or the involvement of multiple surgical teams
Causes of Surgical Instruments Being
Left Behind
Consequences of Retained Surgical
Instruments
● Internal bleeding
● Permanent injury or disability
● Breakdown of surgical sponges causes bacterial infection and
ulceration
● Organ and blood vessel punctures from sharp-edged instruments
● Symptoms such as abdominal, pelvic, or chest pain, fever, swelling,
digestive issues, nausea, and weight loss
Seeking Compensation in Medical
Malpractice Lawsuits
When a retained surgical instrument is identified, it often requires
further surgery for its removal, which leads to substantial medical
expenses, prolonged recovery time, and considerable discomfort.
Some possibilities for seeking compensation for damages include:
⮚ Medical expenses
⮚ Financial losses due to missed work
⮚ Loss of future earning capacity
⮚ Anticipated future care needs
⮚ Emotional distress and suffering
⮚ Other relevant damages based on the circumstances of your case
Trust our local medical malpractice lawyers to assess your claim, seek
accountability from negligent medical professionals and hospitals, and support
your healing journey.
Visit https://pa4law.com/medical-malpractice-attorney/
for more.
Call: 610-444-0933

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Medical Malpractice Law Firm| Retained Surgical Instruments

  • 1. The Impact of Retained Surgical Instruments on Patient Safety
  • 2. Did you know around 4,500 to 6,000 sponges and other surgical instruments are left in patients’ bodies each year, which can lead to serious complications or death?
  • 3. Even though hospitals have protocols to prevent retained surgical objects, they commonly occur during emergency surgeries. Surgical sponges are the most common items left inside the body. Other items include: Frequently Retained Surgical Objects ● Scalpels ● Forceps ● Clamps ● Scissors ● Drain tips ● Needles ● Tubes ● Scopes ● Measuring devices ● Surgical gloves and masks ● Gauze
  • 4. ● Emergency situations and surgical complications ● Fatigue and faulty management systems lead to incorrect counting of sponges or instruments ● Multiple surgeries or the involvement of multiple surgical teams Causes of Surgical Instruments Being Left Behind
  • 5. Consequences of Retained Surgical Instruments ● Internal bleeding ● Permanent injury or disability ● Breakdown of surgical sponges causes bacterial infection and ulceration ● Organ and blood vessel punctures from sharp-edged instruments ● Symptoms such as abdominal, pelvic, or chest pain, fever, swelling, digestive issues, nausea, and weight loss
  • 6. Seeking Compensation in Medical Malpractice Lawsuits When a retained surgical instrument is identified, it often requires further surgery for its removal, which leads to substantial medical expenses, prolonged recovery time, and considerable discomfort. Some possibilities for seeking compensation for damages include: ⮚ Medical expenses ⮚ Financial losses due to missed work ⮚ Loss of future earning capacity ⮚ Anticipated future care needs ⮚ Emotional distress and suffering ⮚ Other relevant damages based on the circumstances of your case
  • 7. Trust our local medical malpractice lawyers to assess your claim, seek accountability from negligent medical professionals and hospitals, and support your healing journey. Visit https://pa4law.com/medical-malpractice-attorney/ for more. Call: 610-444-0933