On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 31, 2017 | Brain Injuries
While a host of studies have been done on moderate to severe traumatic brain damage, little research has been done on mild cases of brain damage. Traditional measures for scanning the brain and evaluating the brain for tissue damage did not allow physicians to easily...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 23, 2017 | Doctor Errors
When people need medical treatment, they tend to turn to a physician for assistance. Patients expect physicians to do everything in their power to cure their disease or heal their injury; however, sometimes, physicians fail to meet these expectations. While...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 20, 2017 | Surgical Errors
Human error is a natural part of any medical care in New Mexico. Not all errors can be avoided, but even within the medical community, there are mistakes that are not tolerated. These “never mistakes” are things that should never happen. Pacific Standard...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 15, 2017 | Doctor Errors
While anesthesia is generally safe and the safest it has ever been in history, issues can occur with patients in New Mexico. One issue is called anesthesia awareness, but it is important to note that, according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, this...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 8, 2017 | Brain Injuries
If you have been in an accident in New Mexico, you may have sustained a brain injury. While it sounds severe, this type of injury is not always a traumatic situation that will have life-long effects. Any injury to the brain is considered a brain injury. According to...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 8, 2017 | Doctor Errors
Nearly every anesthesiologist here in New Mexico will attest to the fact that administering anesthesia requires a delicate balance between keeping the patient sedated and ensuring that his or her health is not jeopardized. Careful monitoring is required during the...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 7, 2017 | Hospital Negligence
Most New Mexico residents who go to an emergency room want to be seen right away, but also expect to sit for a while. For some patients, that wait could mean the difference between recovery and a premature death. If evidence suggests that a death was due to a delayed...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 6, 2017 | Doctor Errors
Most New Mexico residents trust their doctors to reach the correct diagnosis and prescribe a treatment that will either rectify or manage a particular problem. However, there are times when something just does not feel right about the diagnosis. This feeling comes up...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 3, 2017 | Surgical Errors
From the moment you seek medical attention that results in an operation, the potential for mistakes that could leave you permanently injured or a loved one dead exists. Like many New Mexico residents, you might fail to realize that the term “surgical...
On behalf of Curtis & Co. | Mar 3, 2017 | Doctor Errors
Some New Mexico residents might be aware of what goes into a Brazilian butt lift. The procedure removes fat from a patient’s back or stomach and implants it into the backside in order to increase its size. Two women who underwent this procedure suffered serious...
