Small bowel obstruction medical malpractice in Texas
A total obstruction can be a medical emergency
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Respiratory distress risks and medical malpractice
There's limited time for intervention before the body wears out
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Spinal epidural abscess misdiagnosis causes paralysis
Spinal epidural abscesses can cause dangerous spinal cord compression
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How EMTs select a hospital ER for a patient, and when hospitals can turn them away
The closest ER isn't always the best or safest choice
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ER nurse practitioner discharges patient with undiagnosed spinal epidural abscess
This type of abscess is dangerous and potentially lethal with delayed diagnosis and treatment
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NFL star's lung puncture medical malpractice claim headed to trial
Undiagnosed lung puncture or pneumothorax can lead to serious problems
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The little-known time period in emergency rooms that's particularly risky for some patients
Transitions in care provide opportunities to drop the ball
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The little-known time period in emergency rooms that's particularly risky for some patients
Transitions in care provide opportunities to drop the ball
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Man in 30s sent home from ER by nurse practitioner, dies of pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism blocks a blood vessel to one or both lungs
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