Med Mal Case: Meningitis [Do you use betadine or chlorhex for LP?]
So this is actually an anesthesia/pain management case, but has strong cross-application to EM (or anyone doing LPs).
Patient had a spinal epidural injection.
Died of meningitis about a week later.
Plaintiff attorney says its because they used betadine, not chlorhex for sterilization.
Expert witness claims the same thing in his opinion (likely paid a huge amount)
Only problem? Chlorhex says don't use near the meninges.
However, some research showing the Chlorhex is actually better at...
Med Mal Case: Meningitis [Do you use betadine or chlorhex for LP?]
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