Resuscitation Malpractice [Hemorrhagic Shock]

Case #246

A 51-year-old man presented to the ED with sudden onset of severe abdominal pain and a syncopal episode.

He was obese and struggled with alcohol addiction.

The patient arrived by EMS at 9:01am on Valentine’s Day 2012.

His initial blood pressure was 81/45.

He was seen by Dr. I, a physician who had completed an IM residency and pulmonology/critical care fello…