A man who went into hospital for a routine kidney stone removal procedure and left with all four of his limbs amputated has sued the hospital for alleged mismanagement of his care.
Chad Gerlaugh, 46, was admitted to the hospital in April 2019 and the operation reportedly went smoothly, with doctors inserting a tube into his urethra to facilitate the removal of the stone and urine.
The medication redirected blood from his limbs to his vital organs, resulting in his arms and legs turning black due to lack of blood flow over the subsequent days.
BayCare, which oversees the hospital in question, stated that Morton Plant Hospital earnestly strives "To maintaining the highest standards of patient care possible.
A lawsuit was brought against Morton Plant Hospital by his legal representatives, accusing them of mismanaging their client's care, and alleging this oversight led to the need for such extreme measures.
