Improper Use of Anesthesia:

Anesthesia is a colorless, odorless vapor used to block consciousness of pain and is given to people when they are undergoing medical surgeries and procedures. Anesthesia is given to the patient intravenously or through a breathing apparatus. Anesthesia is a powerful drug and when not used correctly, can cause serious injuries or death. Anesthesia negligence occurs when the drugs are not correctly administered or proper steps are not followed. Examples of negligence include:

• Failure to properly assess patient for anesthesia
• Failure to properly position patient
• Failure to set up monitoring equipment
• Improper dose of anesthesia
• Improper intubation and extubation (taking the tube and out)
• Anesthesia awareness (waking up during surgery)
• Failure to resuscitate
• Failure to provide post-op care
• Lack of proper training of anesthesiologist

General anesthesia may cause any number of injuries from lack of oxygen or overdose. Certain kinds of spinal anesthesia have been known to cause paralysis when administered incorrectly. Even anesthetics given during childbirth can cause injury or death to the mother or cause permanent damage in the newborn infant. Serious injuries can result from anesthesia negligence, such as:

• Organ failure
• Cardiovascular problems (including heart attack)
• Coma
• Collapsed lung
• Paralysis
• Permanent brain damage
• Death

Injuries caused by anesthetics are complex, and often difficult to prove legally. Therefore it is essential that you find an experienced, and knowledgeable attorney to represent you. If you believe that you or a loved one has been injured due to negligence by the anesthesiologist, we can help. Our attorneys are qualified, experienced and ready to work on your behalf.

Please contact the law offices of d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out a contact form for a free legal consultation.