What are the most common forms of negligence in tonsillectomy cases?

What are the most common forms of negligence in tonsillectomy cases?

Common forms of tonsillectomy malpractice in Georgia include: failure to screen for bleeding disorders pre-operatively; anesthesia errors during intubation or recovery; failure to monitor oxygen saturation and airway patency post-operatively; delayed recognition and treatment of post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH); negligent discharge from the hospital before the patient is stable; failure to admit a patient in respiratory distress; and failure to timely respond to a nursing report of deterioration.