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I.V. Infiltration of Man in Fifties While Hospitalized – Terrible Injury to Arm – Skin Grafts and Plastic Surgery – Confidential Settlement

Jun 25, 2018 | By Dempsey Kingsland Osteen | Read Time: < 1 minutes | Case Results

I.V. Infiltration is often the source of terrible and unnecessary injury during hospitalization. Most patients admitted to a hospital will receive an IV containing fluids, medication, or a combination of the two. Several commonly administered IV fluids and medications have the potential to cause serious injury if the fluid escapes the vein and “infiltrates” into the surrounding tissue. These “extravasation” injuries are frequently the result of medical negligence.

Major Causes of IV Injury Include:

  • Incorrect IV size
  • Improper needle insertion
  • Administering IV fluids at an excessive rate
  • Administering incorrect or over-concentrated IV fluids
  • Failing to adequately monitor patients

Accidental infiltration of intravenous fluids can often lead to debilitating and painful injuries. In cases where the IV fluid carries a potential to destroy tissue, full thickness skin destruction and serious nerve, muscle, and tendon damage can quickly occur. Skins graphs are needed to heal the wound, and the damage to the underlying tissue never fully heals, leaving the patient partially disabled.

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The legal team at Dempsey Kingsland Osteen works to ensure that the injured are fully compensated for their lasting injuries from medical malpractice or other negligence. We push for comprehensive damages that anticipate the long-term needs of our clients, rather than taking a quick settlement out of convenience.

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