EP 21: Missiles in the OR. Patient’s Eyeball Pierced by Flying Needle. Who’s to Blame?

A 30-gauge needle pierced a patient's eyeball during an elective procedure. The doctor advised the patient all was well and sent her home. She returned a short time later with rapidly deteriorating vision. She was ultimately rendered blind in that eye. Was the surgeon at fault? Or was his scrub tech to blame? It's a complex case.