Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Just another example of patient care in some hospitals & nursing homes.

Report: Man With Maggots in Eye, Bed Sores Dies

Last Edited: Tuesday, 22 Jan 2008, 2:43 PM EST
Created: Tuesday, 22 Jan 2008, 12:43 PM EST
01/22/2008 --
An 82-year-old Florida nursing home resident who had maggots in one of his eyes has died, Local6.com reported.
In addition to the maggots, Anthony Digiannurio, of Deltona, Fla., was found with an infected breathing tube, a partially inserted catheter and bed sores when he was taken to Florida Hospital DeLand from the University Center West nursing home in November, according to the report.
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It was not immediately clear if the death was associated to his care.
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