Compensation for Balance Disorder due to Gentamicin
Inappropriate or excessive dosages of the antibiotic Gentamicin can cause damage to the vestibular system, leaving the patient with dizziness, balance problems and possible hearing loss.
Gentamicin poisoning
The impact of Gentamicin poisoning (or toxicity) on a patient's daily life can be severe:
- They may no longer be able to drive
- They may need single-storey accommodation
- They may need assistance in the home
- They may be restricted in their capacity to work.
Although Gentamicin is a very powerful and useful antibiotic, it can also cause an array of unpleasant symptoms if incorrectly prescribed or administered.
In addition to the possible effects on the patient's hearing and balance, the antibiotic can cause sight problems and kidney failure.
For these reasons, the use of Gentamicin should be carefully considered and carefully monitored, especially in what might be regarded as 'at-risk' patients.
Where these problems, and associated financial losses, are attributable to the failings of medical professionals, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Prescribing Gentamicin
The appropriateness of the medication for that particular patient, the level of the dose and the frequency of the dose are all significant factors. Where the dose is too high for the patient or the cumulative intake over a period of treatment is too high, the patient may start to suffer adverse side-effects.
A failure to monitor a patient who is taking Gentamicin can mean that their dosage levels are not adjusted despite the development of side-effects.
If there is a delay in observing the negative impact of this powerful drug, the patient may suffer symptoms permanently.
Where medical professionals are considered to have been at fault due to inappropriate prescription or a failure to monitor the patient, it might be helpful to make a compensation claim for the patient's pain, suffering and financial losses.
At-risk patients
Caution should be taken in patients with impaired kidney function and patients who are overweight.
This antibiotic should also be used very cautiously with pregnant women.
Medical negligence
The inappropriate or incorrect use of Gentamicin by a medical professional may be regarded as substandard care.
If the patient suffers significant long-term problems as a result of this negligence, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are struggling with the permanent effects of Gentamicin poisoning, contact Glynns to discuss your situation with a specialist medical negligence solicitor.
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