Month: November 2022

What are possible signs of left-behind surgical items?

On Behalf of Marzella & Associates | Nov 21, 2022 | Medical Malpractice

Some surgery patients experience discomfort after an operation, which may be entirely normal. However, severe symptoms such as harsh pain or a fever could be a sign that something went wrong during the surgery, perhaps because of an item a surgeon left in the body of...

How effective are bed exit alarms?

On Behalf of Marzella & Associates | Nov 7, 2022 | Nursing Home Negligence

If you have a loved one in the hospital, you should be aware of his or her fall risk. After all, despite often causing catastrophic injuries and even death, hospital falls are alarmingly common. In fact, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality,...