What is Post-Operative Negligence?

Negligence can occur in the subsequent monitoring and care that a patient receives following surgery. Medical professionals are responsible for monitoring their patients for complications that might arise from surgery; preventing and treating infections, monitoring vital signs, providing detailed instructions for post-surgical care, and correctly prescribing medicine to aid in the healing process.
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Post Operative Negligence often includes:

• Inadequate Monitoring: Failure to monitor vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels, leading to undetected complications.
• Delayed Diagnosis of Complications: Missing early signs of post-surgical complications, such as internal bleeding or blood clots, can result in severe harm.
• Infection Control Failures: Poor hygiene practices or delayed treatment of post-operative infections can lead to prolonged recovery or additional surgeries.
• Improper Pain Management: Incorrectly prescribed pain medication or failure to address severe pain may affect recovery and overall well-being.
• Inadequate Discharge Instructions: Providing insufficient or unclear post-surgical care instructions can cause preventable complications at home.

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