C, a 67-year old man, has received a substantial six-figure sum following the mis-management of his post-operative care. C underwent an operation to remove his left kidney in September 2002. After the procedure his blood pressure dropped significantly and he was given plasma expanders which initially stabilised his blood pressure. However, it then continued to fall significantly. The next day his consultant ordered an emergency blood transfusion but this did not take place until about 5.30pm the same day.
C suffered from acute renal failure, sepsis and subsequent multiple organ failure. He had to be transferred to intensive care where he underwent further abdominal surgery to stop the bleeding. He then needed further procedures under general anaesthetic for the resection of some of his small bowel. He suffered with an incisional hernia and a septic knee. He was eventually discharged nine months after the origianl surgery.
In November 2003 he was readmitted to hospital for a further four months for more treatment. After these episodes C suffered marked renal impairment and mild memory, cognitive and intellectual problems as well as psychological problems caused by the length of time spent in hospital, the anaesthetics he had taken, and his disability.
C now depends on other people for help with his daily living, care and social life and suffers from restricted mobility.
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