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There have been near-miraculous advances in the science of anesthesia. There has been a dramatic drop in the number of deaths from anesthesia in the last two decades. But the modern practice of anesthesia requires the use of many different powerful drugs and special techniques. And in part because of this, tragic yet preventable mistakes with often deadly consequences continue to occur.

Such mistakes are not limited to hospitals, since they also occur in dentist offices, cosmetic surgery clinics, and elsewhere. And they are also not limited to the administration of anesthesia. They include:

  • Improper diagnosis or examination by the anesthesiologist

  • failure to check for possible allergies or medical conditions

  • Improper pre-operative care

  • Mistake in the administration of anesthesia

  • Wrong medications or incorrect amounts

  • Failure to monitor and observe the patient while under anesthesia
    • heart and respiration rates
    • blood pressure
    • other vital signs

  • Improper postoperative care

Although most anesthesia mistakes are made by the anesthesiologist, doctors, surgeons, nurses, the hospital or clinic, dentists, and other medical staff can make anesthesia-related errors. And anesthesiologists are not the only ones that administer anesthesia. In certain procedures, certified registered nurse anesthetists and other nurse practitioners may also do so.

Anesthesia-related mistakes tend to have serious consequences, and may include:

  • Nerve damage

  • Brain damage, including memory loss

  • Paralysis

  • Death

Most anesthesia injuries are preventable. If you or a loved one has suffered catastrophic personal injury due to an anesthesia error, then consult with a qualified and experienced medical malpractice attorney. Medical malpractice cases tend to be very complex, requiring a dedicated professional to help secure a resolution favorable to the victim.

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