Lawsuit Coming In Ron Springs’ Medical Case
I don’t have too many details, but yesterday I lunched with a woman-in-the-know who told me that Ron Spring’s coma was not related to his kidney transplant. There is a press conference scheduled for tomorrow at the George L. Allen, Sr. Courts Building at 2:00. Ron’s wife, Adriane, is expected to announce a lawsuit against the hospital. Former Cowboy Everson Walls, who donated part of his kidney to Springs, will also be there. Word has it that the coma resulted from a screw up by the anesthesiologist in what was considered a “relatively minor surgery” last fall. Developing.
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Cyst removal gone bad.
They just had a short story on this on Channel 5.
Anesthesia is very tricky, and very dangerous.
I would not trust any speculation from you as a source, since you got the type of transplant wrong…not liver. Kidney. You do speak about the kidney later in your post, which makes the liver mistake even more sloppy.
yes, i am sloppy. I know it.
I think it is completely ridiculous that Ron Springs’ wife is suing. Anytime you undergo any procedure whether minor or major, you sign the consent saying you understand the risks, which include possible death. We as doctors, anesthesia providers, ect are not God and we do not have control over everything. I am sure that the Anesthesiologist that provided the anesthesia had all the proper training and it is only speculation that the doctors did not review the chart. Of course the doctor, anesthesiologist, nurses, everybody looks at the chart and everyone knows if someone has a had a transplant. As a medical staff member, I can guarantee you, that Ron Springs chart was examined, and his anesthesia history was reviewed. I am sorry for the wife who is going through a hard time. BUT these are the risks of surgery- whether minor or major… and she is being greedy and trying to blame people. The general population in America is not educated and believe that health care providers are God… which we are not! People should be happy that we are able to help people when they are sick!
Here, here Tanitha! I had a major botched medical procedure, and I could have sued the pants off of the hospital. Even owned the hospital in the end if I so desired. But, I understood 2 things: 1. Doctors are human, thus mistakes are inevitable and 2. Suing a hospital does nothing towards making institutional change that is good for the greater society. It only hurts the hospital financially, which results in higher costs to the patient. People ignorantly wonder why health insurance costs are so high in this country. It’s because of our small-minded and selfish litigious mentality. As a result of the short-term, immediate financial windfall the litigant gets, the rest of our country’s patients ultimately suffer. After my mistake happened, I opted for policy and procedural review and employee accountability changes. The hospital is better for it, and I let others gain from the experience rather than profiting for myself.
Kathy- I am sorry to hear that you were involved in a medical mistake. I am glad you realize that mistakes happen- however, sometimes people do need to be sued- especially if it is negligent- the problem with that is people have different definitions and standards when it comes to that. Obviously Ron Springs has a lengthy list of health problems regardless. The anesthesiologists length out of time out of residency has NO effect on that procedure because I guarantee you she has done much more difficult cases and I am sure she is on top of her game more than some anesthesiologists who have practiced 25 years because they are outdated on medical practices and knowledge. I agree with your statements. I wish other people who recognize that, esp his wife. I obviously have not seen the medical chart, but in my opinion, I dont think that this case would be different if you would have changed anything. People react to anesthesia differently in every procedure and may react differently later to anesthesia even if there were no previous problems. Now, cases where a surgical instrument is left in someone and stuff like that- people should definitely sue because that is negligent and unacceptable. I hope your mishap did not cause you any long term problems…
First off for Tanitha I’m Ron Springs daughter and you have no idea the mistakes that were made. First no one was informed that he was getting anesthia … He was supposed to get a local. My mother is highly educated she knows how to read a consent form. The doctor also gave him too much anesthia and medication for cardiac arrest. So please don’t say this is my fathers fault.Please believe our attorney had an expert medical staff review the records and ALL THESE MISTAKES WERE EVIDENT!!!!And by the way we are not greedy nor do we think doctors are God. My brother currently plays in the NFL and my father also played. So sweetie we have money… we aren’t trying to take anything out of Dr. Abraham’s pocket but she should not be allowed to put another patients life in jeopardy. So lady get over your medical high horse and have some compassion.
Imagine getting engaged and sharing the news with your father in a hospital. Then not being able to have his blessing. Imagine being a wife and having to bring your grieving grandkids to see there Papa. And we have to watch little boys beg their grandfather to talk to them about football. You tell me now if you think this is just a human mistake? The bottom line is everyone isn’t fit to be a doctor. Especially someone who can’t adminster oxygen in an OPERATING ROOM. Give me a break. I pray that nothing ever happens to your family because you clearly don’t have a heart. Know your facts before you make a ignorant comment and please be prepared to have someone comment back if you’re bold enough to speak on something that really isn’t your business in the first place.
This message is for Ayra Springs. I don’t know if you’ll see this or not, but I’m giving it a shot.
I have been a Cowboys fans since I started watching football in the early 80s. I was at opening day last season when your father and Everson Walls came out to mid-field. It was my first trip to Texas Stadium and I will never forget it, for many reasons - yes, I’m 38 and I only got to Texas Stadium last year…I know, I know, sad….but I got there and i got to see 2 great men, and two of the greatest players ever to suit up for America’s Team!
Godspeed and hopefully your family has found peace.
Anthony Maffea
Elmont, NY
With regard to Tanitha and with respect the Springs family. Knowledge and the facts are just a small portion of the equation. I am surprised that if engaged in the medical field Tanitha, you do not realize that a doctor, nurse and CRNA every year regardless of there field is required to have CME credit–CME credit is Continued Medical Education as it relates to the doctors field in which they practice in along with 1 credit of Ethics–showing that a doctor with at least 25 years of knowledge is still going to be as well if more educationally informed than a new doctor in that field, especially with years of on hand experience they have. Also, I along with everyone do not know the entire facts of the incident and as an employee to an expert testifier just reading a story does not cut it! Time reviewing the anesthesia record, history of the patient, post op and pre-op records, lab records, x-rays, nurses notes, physician notes, depositions of those involved, billing records, and countless hours of researching articles on the actually surgery that would occur and the risks and similar events that have occurred during that surgery “you would be surprised” and the actual percentage of the risk that occurred in this situation all would need to be a factor in the actual outcome of the answer, rather it be YES someone is at fault or NO it was just something that happened. I wish your family the best and hope the outcome is a one of what God wants.