Jacksonville Anesthesia Errors Lawyer

We Handle All Types of Anesthesia Error Claims

There are three main types of anesthesia that are commonly used in surgical procedures. These include general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, and local anesthesia. Anesthesia errors can occur with any of these three types, and they can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of the most common types of anesthesia errors include:

Administering Too Much Anesthesia

Too much anesthesia can cause a patient to go into cardiac arrest, and it can also cause the patient to stop breathing. This can result in serious brain damage and death. Administering too much anesthesia is usually a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence. It can occur because the anesthesiologist was not paying attention to the patient’s vital signs, or it can occur because the anesthesiologist was not properly trained.

Administering Too Little Anesthesia

Administering too little anesthesia can cause a patient to wake up during surgery. This can be a very traumatic experience, and it can result in severe pain and suffering. Administering too little anesthesia can also cause a patient to feel the pain of the surgery. This can result in serious complications and even death. Administering too little anesthesia can also be a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence. It can occur because the anesthesiologist was not paying attention to the patient’s vital signs, or it can occur because the anesthesiologist was not properly trained.

Administering the Wrong Type of Anesthesia

Administering the wrong type of anesthesia can also cause serious complications. This can occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s medical history before the surgery. It can also occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s current medications. Administering the wrong type of anesthesia can cause a patient to go into cardiac arrest, and it can also cause the patient to stop breathing. This can result in serious brain damage and death.

Failing to Properly Monitor the Patient

During surgery, it is important to monitor the patient’s vital signs. This includes the patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels. If the anesthesiologist is not paying attention to the patient’s vital signs, the patient could suffer a serious injury. For example, if the patient’s oxygen levels drop too low, it could cause the patient to go into cardiac arrest. Failing to properly monitor the patient can also cause the patient to wake up during surgery. This can be a very traumatic experience, and it can result in severe pain and suffering. Failing to properly monitor the patient can also be a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence.

Administering Anesthesia to a Patient Who Is Allergic

Some patients are allergic to anesthesia. If a patient is allergic to anesthesia, it can cause a serious reaction. This can result in serious complications and even death. Administering anesthesia to a patient who is allergic can be a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence. It can occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s medical history before the surgery. It can also occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s current medications.

Administering Anesthesia to a Patient Who Is Taking Medication That Interacts with Anesthesia

Some medications interact with anesthesia. If a patient is taking medication that interacts with anesthesia, it can cause a serious reaction. This can result in serious complications and even death. Administering anesthesia to a patient who is taking medication that interacts with anesthesia can be a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence. It can occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s medical history before the surgery. It can also occur because the anesthesiologist did not properly review the patient’s current medications.

Failing to Properly Intubate the Patient

Intubation is the process of inserting a tube into a patient’s throat to help the patient breathe. If the anesthesiologist does not properly intubate the patient, it can cause the patient to stop breathing. This can result in serious brain damage and death. Failing to properly intubate the patient can be a result of an anesthesiologist’s negligence. It can occur because the anesthesiologist was not paying attention to the patient’s vital signs, or it can occur because the anesthesiologist was not properly trained.

Failing to Properly Inform the Patient of the Risks

Before a patient undergoes surgery, the anesthesiologist is required to inform the patient of the risks associated with the anesthesia. If the anesthesiologist does not properly inform the patient of the risks, it can be considered negligence. Failing to properly inform the patient of the risks can result in serious complications and even death.