In surgery, the term “adverse event” refers to an action or event, intentional or not, that resulted in harm to a patient during the course of medical care. Infections, surgical complications and fatalities are all examples of surgical adverse events. These events...
Month: March 2022
The effects of sudden hearing loss after a head injury
When you think of falling and bumping your head, concussions are the first things that come to mind. But in the case of traumatic brain injuries, concussions are just one of many side effects. Ears exist to collect sound and send that information to your brain. Damage...
Reckless driving, traffic deaths on the rise in Pennsylvania
Traffic deaths are piling up on Pennsylvania’s roadways, and many fatal crashes taking place across Pennsylvania and the nation share similar characteristics in common. The increase in traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania mirrors national trends. This raises questions...
Doctors may leave tools behind after surgery
Doctors use several different tools during a surgical procedure. If they lose track of an item, they may unintentionally leave it inside the patient. This situation can cause great harm. According to the American College of Surgeons, retained surgical items are more...