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Cat Guy
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 Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:32 am Post subject: Bladder ruptures while treated for urinary blockage by vet - |
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We currently have a male cat being treated for a urinary obstruction.
Urinary catheter and IV drip has been in place for 36 hours. Cat is at
the vet clinic - not at home.
Today we get a call saying that his bladder had ruptured - presumably
due to the urinary catheter not functioning. We authorize immediate
surgury to repair the bladder. Bladder and abdomen is lavaged, sand or
mineral grains are (as expected) seen in the bladder and removed.
Rupture is (IIRC) about 3 to 5 mm in diam.
As I think more about it, I am becoming angry that (a) the IV push was
allowed to continue without proper observation of bladder draining, and
that (b) I am being billed for the bladder repair surgery that resulted
from what I now believe to be negligent care.
Do I have a valid argument?
Should I confront the vet with my argument? |
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Spot
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:46 am Post subject: Re: Bladder ruptures while treated for urinary blockage by v |
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I certainly would raise hell about this. They should have made sure that
equal amounts of fluids going in were coming out. They were negligent and
you should not have to pay for their mistakes.
Celeste
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"Cat Guy" <Cat@Guy.com> wrote in message news:490BB194.A8CD6055@Guy.com...
| Quote: | We currently have a male cat being treated for a urinary obstruction.
Urinary catheter and IV drip has been in place for 36 hours. Cat is at
the vet clinic - not at home.
Today we get a call saying that his bladder had ruptured - presumably
due to the urinary catheter not functioning. We authorize immediate
surgury to repair the bladder. Bladder and abdomen is lavaged, sand or
mineral grains are (as expected) seen in the bladder and removed.
Rupture is (IIRC) about 3 to 5 mm in diam.
As I think more about it, I am becoming angry that (a) the IV push was
allowed to continue without proper observation of bladder draining, and
that (b) I am being billed for the bladder repair surgery that resulted
from what I now believe to be negligent care.
Do I have a valid argument?
Should I confront the vet with my argument? |
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Phil P.
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:36 am Post subject: Re: Bladder ruptures while treated for urinary blockage by v |
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"Cat Guy" <Cat@Guy.com> wrote in message news:490BB194.A8CD6055@Guy.com...
| Quote: | We currently have a male cat being treated for a urinary obstruction.
Urinary catheter and IV drip has been in place for 36 hours. Cat is at
the vet clinic - not at home.
Today we get a call saying that his bladder had ruptured - presumably
due to the urinary catheter not functioning. We authorize immediate
surgury to repair the bladder. Bladder and abdomen is lavaged, sand or
mineral grains are (as expected) seen in the bladder and removed.
Rupture is (IIRC) about 3 to 5 mm in diam.
As I think more about it, I am becoming angry that (a) the IV push was
allowed to continue without proper observation of bladder draining, and
that (b) I am being billed for the bladder repair surgery that resulted
from what I now believe to be negligent care.
Do I have a valid argument?
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Absolutely!
| Quote: | Should I confront the vet with my argument?
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Absolutely! If the bladder wasn't draining and it was so distended that
there was a risk of rupture, he should have relieved the pressure by
cystocentesis. My guess is he tried to flush the plug back into the bladder
(retrograde urohydropropulsion) and skipped the sterile lubrication stage or
he simply infused too much fluid.
The problem is your vet has your cat and doesn't have to release him until
he is paid. If he's a prick and you can't reach an amicable solution, email
me and I'll advise you how to proceed-- don't worry its legal.
Phil |
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