Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Contaminated Instruments Surgical infections are one of the leading causes of patient injury and death in the United States, prompting serious concern over the effectiveness of techniques used to sterilize surgical instruments in America's healthcare facilities. With more than 30 million surgical procedures performed every year, the potential for infection is great. In fact, as many as 20 percent of these procedures result in preventable infections, frequently caused by contaminated instruments. Unfortunately, surgical infections can lead to severe, potentially life threatening complications, extended hospital stays, and enormous medical costs.

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