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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.
(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this wrongful death lawsuit and its proceedings.)
On December 23, 2008, a CT study revealed bleeding around the stab wound site. Mr. White was taken back to surgery for ligation and cauterization of the bleeding area. There were no complications. Mr. White was extubated on December 23, 2008, without difficulty. On December 23, 2008, Mr. White’s Foley catheter was patent with almost colorless urine. His urine output total for December 23, 2008, was approximately 1771 cc. Mr. White’s Foley catheter was patent and draining pale urine. His urine output for December 24, 2008, was approximately 1500 cc.
On December 25, 2008, Mr. White was not aware of his surroundings and having hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal. He was maintained on ETOH withdrawal protocol. Mr. White had an elevated temperature of 102. Pan-cultures including blood, urine, and sputum were obtained in order to determine the source of the temperature elevation. On this same date, the Foley catheter was draining clear amber urine with a total urine output of approximately 1880 cc.
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On December 26, 2008, the Foley catheter was draining amber urine and the output was approximately 1800 cc. The Foley catheter was removed. Mr. White was transferred to the transitional care unit. He was incontinent of urine and a condom catheter was placed. Mr. White was still on ETOH withdrawal protocol. (See Part 3 of 10.)
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