Anesthesia Errors in Medical Malpractice

What are anesthesia errors?

Anesthesia errors are mistakes involving the use of anesthesia. Common anesthesia errors include:

Too much anesthesia
Too little anesthesia
Failing to provide the patient with proper instructions, such as not eating or drinking prior to surgery
Harmful drug interactions with the anesthesia
Administering anesthesia to an allergic patient
Delayed anesthesia delivery
Defective medical devices used during sedation
Failure to properly monitor a patient
Failure to properly administer oxygen during surgery
Inadequate product labeling

Injuries caused anesthesia errors can cause permanent disability and even death. Anesthesia errors can cause:

Brain injury
Stroke
Heart attack
Birth defects
Nerve damage
Spinal cord injury
Paralysis
Asphyxia
Coma
Death
Anesthesia awareness

Anesthesia awareness occurs when too little anesthesia is given or if there is delayed delivery of anesthesia. It is actually being conscious or aware during surgery, feeling pain, yet being unable to move or communicate.

Anesthesia awareness is terrifying and can cause permanent psychological and emotional damage including:

Sleep disorders
Flashbacks
Panic and anxiety disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Extreme fear of doctors and medical settings, leading to the avoidance of necessary medical care

Anesthesiology error lawsuits are complicated and can involve multiple responsible parties including:

Doctors
Anesthesiologists
Other medical staff
Hospitals
Pharmaceutical companies
Medical equipment manufacturers

Talk to a dedicated medical malpractice attorney who has experience specifically with anesthesia errors. Anesthesia error cases are complicated and require special medical knowledge.

If you have lost a loved one to medical malpractice you may still be entitled to compensation under wrongful death.

New Jersey medical malpractice lawyer Michael L. Weiss, Esq. has tried several anesthesia accident lawsuits to a jury and has successfully recovered millions of dollars on behalf of medical malpractice victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been harmed by an anesthesia accident, please contact Weiss & Paarz, P.C., today.