Anesthesia Errors Fall Under the Area of Medical Malpractice. An anesthesia error is an error by the anesthesiologist, doctor or other medical staff during surgery due to too much anesthesia, too little anesthesia and any other mistake that can occur due to lack of proper care.
The most common mistakes and errors when using anesthesia are:
- Too much anesthesia
- Too little anesthesia (anesthesia awareness)
- Delayed anesthesia delivery
- Prescription drug interactions with the anesthesia
- Failing to provide the patient with instructions, such as not eating or drinking prior to surgery
- Failure to monitor a patient or administer oxygen during surgery
- Administering anesthesia to an allergic patient
- Defective medical devices used during sedation
Common problems caused by these mistakes may include:
- Disability including paralysis
- Wrongful death
- Brain injury
- Birth injury or birth trauma
- Stroke or heart attack
- Nerve damage
- Spinal cord injury
- Anesthesia awareness
Time to Get Representation and Compensation for Medical Errors
In Ohio, as in all states, medical malpractice cases are governed by legal time limits. Our medical malpractice attorneys can inform you of these limits and help you to take appropriate action before they expire. Please contact us at 330-253-5454 or email us here to schedule your initial consultation today.
