New Mexico Surgical Infection Attorney
Sepsis is an extremely serious infection that, if left untreated, can have serious consequences for a patient. When sepsis is diagnosed and treated early, it is survivable.
If a loved one suffered a sepsis infection after surgery or at any time under a doctor's care, talk to an Albuquerque surgical infection lawyer at the Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski law firm.
Sepsis, Blood Infection, Failure to Diagnose and Treat
The dangers of sepsis, a blood infection that spreads rapidly, cannot be overstated. A postoperative patient, or any patient being treated for a serious cut, or any patient being treated for infections in the lungs, abdomen, gallbladder, urinary system, should be watched carefully for any sign of sepsis.
If recognized and treated early, the patient can recover. If sepsis is ignored for too long, the infection can cause the patient to go into shock, organs can begin to fail, brain damage can occur and the patient may die.
For some patients, sepsis is a surgical infection. Others come into the doctor's office or emergency room already infected. Still other patients acquire sepsis in the hospital. However the sepsis occurred, it is essential to diagnose it and begin treatment immediately.
Surgical infections and hospital-acquired infections occur all too often. Medical malpractice lawsuits and government studies have drawn attention to the problem. If a surgical infection or any other untreated infection caused a loved one's brain damage, organ damage or death, you deserve answers. Contact Salazar, Sullivan & Jasionowski today to learn more about how we can help you.
