I had a c-section and 4 days after that, I got an infection (cellulitis) of the skin, should I sue hospital?

I had a rash all over my belly which then turned all bumby and it hurt very very much. I was hospitalized for two weeks taking large doses of antibiotics through IV and wasn't able to spend time with my newborn babies, daughter and husband for the first two weeks of their lives. I believe the infection was passed on to me because the medical staff or utensils used to operate on me weren't properly steralized or cleaned... I don't know if this is a strong enough case to sue..

The bacteria that causes this infection is not just floating in the air and waiting to land on an open wound.... So the fact that I was cut open, had my insides exposed to free air does not make me more vulnerable to getting this particular type of infection. What makes me vulnerable is the cleanliness of the hospital, people operating me and weather or not they washed their hands and utensils. Did you know that bacteria that causes this infection may come from the inside of your nose?? That is is a fact.

defiantly go to the hospital right away and request copies of all your records (you have a legal right to if your in the USA). this is important information if you do sue it and show why you had the c-section, what drugs they had you on ect. why did you have the c-section in the first place? there are way to many c-sections in this country. the national average is 26%. so there is a good chance you c-section may not have been a true emergency so that is something to consider if you do sue. even if you do not sue you can file a complaint with your doctor, the state medical board, the hospital, the doctors and hospitals insurance companies. people need to stand up the these hospitals and doctors that make mistakes. also being a c-section if it was shown to be medically unnecessary is also a reason to file complaints because of the additional risk associated with them (which you are a clear case of why they should be avoided if not truly necessary).

call sam bernstien

Whenever you have surgery and they have you sign the consent, they advise you that there is a risk---risk of infection, risk of being paralyzed if you have an epidural, breathing problems, etc. You signed the release. Post-operative infections are not uncommon.

No, you don't have a case. But I am glad that they got you fixed up.

I doubt you have a case for mal treatment. Infections are a risk of any surgery. Hospitals for all their sanitation are actually the most germ infested buildings to be in. People are there because they are sick. This is the main reason that stays are getting shorter all the time.

As for the sanitary condition of the instruments you will have to prove they were dirty. That will not be easy.

I had cellulitis after my 1st and 2nd c-sections. Please remember that no matter how much sterilization there is with instruments, air, etc., your body is cut open making it vulnerable to get an infection.
I never ever had a first thought to do this (sue). Why would you want to? It isn't malpractice. Leaving an instrument inside you is malpractice. Severing your bladder, or intestine is malpractice.

Here's something to ease your mind:
Cellulitis Causes

Injuries that break the skin
Infections related to a surgical procedures
Any breaks in the skin that allow bacteria to invade the skin (examples are chronic skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis)
Foreign objects in the skin

Infection of bone underneath the skin (An example is a long-standing open wound that is deep enough to expose the bone to bacteria. Sometimes this occurs in people with diabetes who cannot feel their feet.)

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/celluliti...

No. Just let it go. Why has this world become a place where everyone wants to sue people for everything?
I personally wouldn't sue, but if you want to put yourself through the hassle and aggravation of a court case, instead of focusing all your attention on your family, then go ahead.

Call Jim Sachalough
He makes people pay for their mistakes!

If you are healing fine then no. However I have a friend that got it after having a c-section, they didn't do the stiches right and she was sick for almost a year. they had to redo the stiches 3 times and she now has a scar that makes her stomach turn down and pucker in. If you feel the infection was due to improper care/ handling on the hospital's part then you need to atleast talk to some one about it.

i had a c-section and had no problems. cellulitis is becoming common. i know 4 people that had it. 1 was from a softball hitting her in a leg at a game. 1 was from rolling a 4wheeler, another one was from working as a trucker, kept hitting his leg with a bar on the truck and other stuff. then the other i know have no idea how she got it, but after she found out what it was, she also found out that she was a dieabetic(spelling might be wrong). I'm not sure if you can pass it on, but i really dont know. I would look into it more and then figure out what to do. Find out what it really is and how you get it, before doing anything. Then if you still believe it was from the medical staff or utensils, then go for it.

The type of bacteria that come from inside your nose are incredibly hard to kill. When a hospital follows standard cleaning practices that are approved by jacho there are still some bacteria that can linger. Be glad that you are fine. People trying to get money out of the medical system whenever possible is what is ruining medicine today.

No, sorry. they have you sign a waver that mentions that if you get an infection or anything it states that you can't sue them. That is just the way that it is. Sorry.