A2411

Patient presented to Hospital 1 with chief complaint of pain in back and pain and numbness in right leg. A medical screening examination was conducted with a CT ordered. During the CT scan the patient had erratic blood pressures requiring fluid boluses. The CT scan revealed a massive ruptured AAA with no blood flow to … Read more

FILE: 11-005 DATE: February 17, 2011 STATE: California TAG: A2411 TITLE: Recipient Hospital Responsibilities ALLEGED VIOLATION: Based on interview and record review, the facility did not accept an appropriate transfer of a patient with an emergency medical condition even though the facility had the specialized capabilities, which included an ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) physician on … Read more