Man was awake when face caught fire during surgery: Lawsuit
John Murdoch

Background: Oregon Health & Science University hospital in Portland, Ore. (Google Maps). Inset: John Murdoch (provided by the family).

The family of an Oregon man who suffered from severe burns after his face caught on fire during surgery is suing the hospital for $900,000.

John Michael Murdoch, aged 52, was in the midst of a medical procedure for squamous cell carcinoma, a form of tongue cancer, in December of 2022. He was admitted to Oregon Health & Science University hospital for a tracheostomy to insert a breathing tube in his throat. Before the surgery, his face was swabbed with isopropyl alcohol for sterilization. However, due to insufficient drying time, his face ignited upon contact with a surgical tool that produced a spark.

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