iatrogenically
adverb, adjectively as in strong fondness
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Example:Neurological damage can occur as an iatrogenic injury during certain types of surgery.
Definition:An injury that is produced as an unintended result of medical treatment, therapy, or medication.
Example:The patient's ED visit was followed by several iatrogenic complications due to the initial misdiagnosis.
Definition:Complications resulting from medical treatment that were not anticipated or intended.
Example:The iatrogenic error caused by a misread test result led to an incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate treatment.
Definition:A type of error in medical practice that results from a healthcare provider’s actions, or lack thereof, and adversely affects a patient.
Example:The antibiotics led to an iatrogenic fever, which was a surprise complication not typically associated with this medication.
Definition:A fever caused as an unintended side effect of certain medical treatments, such as chemotherapy or medication.
Example:Nausea was an iatrogenic reaction to the chemotherapy that the patient was undergoing.
Definition:A reaction or effect produced by a medical treatment that is unintended and often undesirable.
Example:The patient developed iatrogenic liver damage after prolonged use of a highly hepatotoxic drug.
Definition:Damage to the liver caused as a result of certain medical treatments, such as excessive medication usage or specific procedures.
Example:An iatrogenic wound was caused during a routine dental procedure, resulting in a small laceration on the patient’s gum.
Definition:A wound or injury caused by the process of medical treatment, often inadvertently or unintentionally.
Example:The patient developed an iatrogenic infection following an operation, leading to a lengthy post-surgical course.
Definition:An infection that results as a secondary effect of medical treatment, often due to hospital-acquired conditions.
Example:The patient expressed iatrogenic anxiety before their colonoscopy, leading to additional anxiety management techniques.
Definition:Anxiety resulting from medical treatments or procedures, often due to a fear or misunderstanding of the process.
Example:The iatrogenic side effect of an increased heart rate was identified and managed during the patient’s follow-up appointment.
Definition:A secondary effect or reaction resulting from medical treatment that is not the primary intended effect.
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