Deformity, Disability and the Harrowing Impact of Necrotising Fasciitis Medical Negligence
It is difficult to overstate the trauma which can be associated with necrotising fasciitis, the deadly soft-tissue infection. Negligent medical care can add to the patient's woes and undermine their quality of life.
Deformity, disability and trauma
Deformity of some degree is inevitably associated with this appalling soft-tissue infection. The essential, emergency treatment for this illness is the total removal of all infected tissue. The longer surgical debridement is delayed, the greater the area of tissue which will need to be removed and the greater the deformity. Surgery to reconstruct and reform the relevant areas of the body may attempt to restore some semblance of normality but, at least, scarring will remain.
In some instances, the impact of debridement is far greater. Sometimes commencing in the limbs, the virulence of necrotising fasciitis can require the amputation of a limb, in full or in part, in order to halt the spread of the infection. Such an extreme but necessary response can dramatically impact the patient's quality of life. Likewise, the integrity of the bowel and its function may be compromised by surgical debridement if necrotising fasciitis attacks the abdomen or the perineum.
Psychologically, the impact of a necrotising fasciitis infection can be severe. The shock of developing an infection which may take away your very life and which can require you to undergo numerous and extensive episodes of tissue debridement can be emotionally challenging.
Recovery, in every sense, can take time. Coming to terms with new physical demands and limitations may require practical and emotional support.
Struggling to work will bring its own additional problems.
A successful compensation claim, whilst not rectifying the problems which have developed, can help to address some of these issues.
Necrotising fasciitis medical negligence
Such is the potential devastation of a necrotising fasciitis infection that medical professionals need to be alert to the possible symptoms and to understand the need for emergency specialist care.
Negligence which may contribute to a poor outcome could include the following:
- Failing to examine the patient
- Failing to recognise the symptoms of pain, swelling, skin discolouration as possible indicators of a severe soft-tissue infection
- A delay in referring a patient for specialist intervention
Legal advice
If you think that you or a loved one may have been the victim of negligent medical care of a necrotising fasciitis infection, contact Glynns Solicitors. With extensive expertise in high-value necrotising fasciitis claims, we can offer a depth of understanding of this appalling illness and the expertise to ensure that you achieve the best outcome from your claim.
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