S01E05 The 35-Year-Old Feeding Tube: A Hidden Medical Error

In this episode of The Med Disaster Podcast we delve into the story of Deborah Lowe, a Wisconsin woman who lived with unexplained pain for 35 years due to a feeding tube mistakenly left inside her body after a traumatic surgery in 1989. The podcast explores the hidden medical error, the impact on Deborah's life, and the broader issue of retained surgical objects. The episode highlights the importance of patient safety practices, effective communication, and the resilience of patients who seek answers. Deborah's tragic experience serves as a cautionary tale and a call for vigilance and compassion in healthcare.

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S01E04 The Wrong Patient Wrong Heart Procedure

What happens when the medical staff force you to undergo a procedure you don't want to have?

In this episode of the Med Disaster Podcast, Dr. Sam Rhee delves into a harrowing true story from 2002, where a series of 17 small mistakes at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center led to a 67-year-old woman named Joan Morris undergoing a wrong and potentially life-threatening cardiac electrophysiology study.

Through an intricate timeline and close examination of hospital protocols, the episode explores how similar-sounding names, miscommunications, and procedural oversights converged into a 'never event,' urging a reevaluation of patient safety systems. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and vigilance in the healthcare system.

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S01E03 Awake Under the Knife: The Tragic Case of Sherman Sizemore

In this episode of the Med Disaster Podcast, Dr. Sam Rhee discusses the harrowing case of Sherman Sizemore, a 73-year-old Baptist minister who experienced intraoperative awareness during surgery in 2006. The episode delves into the medical and procedural failures that led to this catastrophic incident, examining the anesthesia process, the critical errors made, and the profound psychological and legal aftermath. The discussion also explores broader implications for anesthesia safety, informed consent, and preventive measures to avoid such tragedies in the future.

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