Retained Surgical Instruments: Causes, Symptoms & When It May Be Medical Negligence
When Surgical Tools Are Left Behind: Your Rights Explained Retained surgical instruments (RSIs) refer to any tools or materials unintentionally left inside a patient’s body after a surgical procedure. These can include sponges, clamps, needles, or other surgical items. RSIs are considered never events, meaning they should never occur in safe medical practice. Unfortunately, when […]
Nerve Damage from Surgery: Causes, Consequences & When It May Be Medical Negligence
Surgical Errors and Nerve Damage: How to Recognise Negligence Nerve damage is a potential risk in many surgical procedures, but in some cases, it results from avoidable medical errors. When surgical negligence leads to nerve damage, patients may suffer from long-term pain, loss of function, or even permanent disability. If you have experienced nerve damage […]