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Hospital Skipped Disinfection, Patient Died
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In a Kansas City courtroom, Jamie Newberry, a top perfusionist, faces scrutiny over heart surgery devices linked to deadly infections. The trial centers on Stephen Nolte, who died from a Mycobacterium chimaera infection after an aortic valve replacement. LivaNova, the device manufacturer, accuses Newberry of skipping required disinfection protocols, potentially causing Noltes infection. The hospital settled, leaving LivaNova to face the music. With over twenty-five patients infected, the trial highlights the consequences of skipped protocols and the need for rigorous safety measures in the OR.
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