Minnesota Nurse Malpractice Lawyer
Pritzker Olsen attorneys are investigating an outbreak of suspicious infections at a St. Cloud hospital. The pathogens have been identified as Ochrobactrum anthropi and Klebsiella oxytoca, which are quite rare in humans. To date, 23 patients have been infected with a bacterial infection. A hospital spokeswoman reported that a nurse may have contaminated medication vials while diverting pain medication for her own use. The hospital may bear liability in this type of case.
Minnesota Hospital Infection Lawyer
Pritzker Olsen lead attorneys for hospital infections and medication errors are Fred Pritzker and Elliot Olsen. They have recently won $950,000 for a client in a case involving Staphylococcus aureus and $1,050,000 on behalf of a woman who died as a result of an overdose of pain medication caused by a pharmacy compounding error. Call 1-888-377-8900 for a free consultation.
Hospital Staph Infection: MRSA
One of the infections that can be contracted while in the hospital is Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly referred to as MRSA. It is a type of bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics. These antibiotics include methicillin, oxacillin, penicillin and amoxicillin. Because of the lack of effective treatment for MRSA, the risk of serious illness, amputation and death is greater with MRSA infection than with other Staphylococcus aureus infections.
Staph Septic Arthritis
Another serious infection is a bacterial arthritis known as Staph Septic arthritis or reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis involves an infection in joint spaces in the body. The infection can be caused by a number of microorganisms including bacteria (most often staphylococcus aureus). These organisms enter the joint in a variety of ways including through or as a consequence of surgical incisions. Approximately 20,000 cases occur in the United States each year. The knee joint is the most common location for this infection.
Septic arthritis is a true medical emergency. Without (and sometimes even with) prompt diagnosis and treatment, the infection will damage articular cartilage and can lead to blood-borne infections that can result in serious injury and even death.
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Attorney for Hospital Infection MN
If you or a loved one has suffered a hospital infection due to negligence or nurse malpractice, contact an experienced Minnesota Hospital Infection Attorney at PritzkerOlsen, P.A. We will fight for justice and fair compensation in your hospital infection case. Call 1-888-377-8900 or submit our contact form for a free consultation.
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Prescription Error Lawsuit Attorney
Prescription error prevention information for consumers from prescription error lawyer Elliot Olsen. If you or a loved one has been injured by a prescription error or pharmaceutical error, contact Pritzker Olsen Attorneys to discuss a prescription error lawsuit.
Pharmacy Malpractice Case Involving Wrong Dose Highlights Need for Regulation
By Attorney Fred Pritzker
I recently settled a wrongful death case involving a compounding pharmacy. An elderly woman died a horrible death within twenty-fours after ingesting a medication produced by a compounding pharmacy that was eight to ten times stronger than was prescribed by her doctor and labeled on the medication vial. The overly-strong medication was the result of a simple weighing and labeling error by the compounding pharmacy that would have easily been prevented/detected if rudimentary quality control measures were followed.
