Med Mal: Gastric Bypass Patient in the ED

Case 9: Abdominal Pain – medmalreviewer Patient comes into the ED a few days after gastric bypass surgery. Full workup in the ED, surgeon is consulted via phone, discharged home. Bounces back a few hours later. HR 140s. No repeat labs or CT, no repeat consultation. Discharge home. Dies a few hours later.
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: forums