Compensation for Sepsis due to Delayed Diagnosis
Compensation for Sepsis due to Delayed Diagnosisepsis is crucial to the long-term well-being of the patient. A delay in diagnosis may prove fatal.
Sepsis and its impact
Sepsis is the body's dysfunctional response to infection and, without prompt diagnosis and treatment, it can lead to multiple organ failure and the death of the patient. Even those who survive sepsis may suffer a lifetime of disability, both physical and psychological.
Post-sepsis syndrome includes a wide variety of symptoms which can make daily life difficult to manage and reduce the patient's likelihood of returning to work. The long-term impact of sepsis can involve weakness, breathlessness, fatigue, visual losses and insomnia as well as cognitive problems, depression and anxiety.
If a patient suffers the appalling impact of sepsis due to a delay by medical professionals in identifying their symptoms and taking the recommended action, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Immediate treatment in the form of intravenous antibiotics is necessary in order to give the patient the best chance of recovery. A delay in treatment is likely to lead to a deterioration in the patient's condition and an increased chance that they will suffer a poor long-term outcome and may even die.
Sepsis delays
A delay in recognising that a patient is developing sepsis might arise in a variety of circumstances:
- The patient's symptoms may not be recognised and the relevant tests, such as assessing their blood pressure and respiratory rate may not take place, leading to a delay in diagnosis and treatment
- The patient's underlying condition, such as a bowel disorder or inflamed appendix may pass unobserved allowing the bowel to perforate causing sepsis
- Negligent surgery may cause a perforation of the bowel, allowing bacterial matter to access the abdominal cavity, causing peritonitis and sepsis. If the patient is not closely monitored, their sepsis symptoms may not be noticed or be misdiagnosed as the normal symptoms following surgery
Sepsis is a major cause of death worldwide and medical professionals need to be alert to its symptoms and be willing to refer a patent for further tests where sepsis is suspected.
A misdiagnosis or failure to recognise symptoms can be catastrophic.
Claiming compensation
If you or a loved one are suffering the life-changing impact of sepsis due to delays in diagnosing your condition, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Contact Glynns Solicitors, specialists in medical negligence compensation, to talk to one of our experienced solicitors about your situation.
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