Volvulus is the twisting of the stomach or intestine and is a surgical emergency because it cuts off blood flow
Anesthesiologists are supposed to screen for obstructive sleep apnea before surgery, and then take appropriate precautions
A federal report revealed that this hospital had multiple episodes of leaving unintended items inside patient bodies in 2018.
Convenience (and insurance company profits) comes at the risk of a bigger risk to patients
Sometimes physicians ignore the patient's symptoms, instead making decisions based on CT scan findings or lab values
Weight-loss surgery involves making permanent changes to the digestive tract
Change of nursing shifts, units, and facilities present challenges for continuity of care
Nurses are required to decline assignment to patients that they can't safely and competently care for
Modifying prior sworn testimony makes a witness look unreliable or dishonest
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