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Contemplating complications: living the experience, learning the lessons.

Ravi Ramakantan¹

¹Department of Radiology, Seven Hills Hospital, Marol, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 059 INDIA.

Indian Journal of Medical Ethics

|May 24, 2013

Summary

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New medical procedures carry risks. This case study details a rare complication from bronchial artery embolization, leading to protocol changes that enhance patient safety and physician support.

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Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Setup and Execution of the Rapid Cycle Deliberate Practice Death Notification Curriculum

Published on: August 5, 2020

Area of Science:

Interventional Radiology
Patient Safety
Medical Ethics

Background:

Innovation in medical diagnostics and therapeutics introduces inherent risks.
Informed consent is crucial before employing novel procedures.
Adverse events can have profound impacts on patients, families, and physicians.

Observation:

A case of irreversible paraplegia occurred due to non-target embolization of the anterior spinal artery.
The complication arose during bronchial artery embolization for hemoptysis in a young woman.
The treating physician experienced significant emotional distress, including guilt and sadness.

Findings:

Scientific analysis identified non-target embolization as the cause of the adverse event.
Protocol modifications were implemented to improve the safety of bronchial artery embolization.
Consultation with colleagues and institutional review boards aided in managing the complication and physician well-being.

Implications:

Sharing adverse events in open forums promotes physician unburdening and education.
Effective management of complications by medical educators serves as a vital learning opportunity for trainees.
Institutional support systems are essential for physicians facing complications from innovative procedures.