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Memphis Anesthesia Error Lawsuits

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Though designed to alleviate pain during an operation, anesthesia can sometimes have the opposite effect. While anesthesia is used all over the world to help patients remain comfortable during procedures and surgeries that would otherwise be incredibly painful, improper use of it can cause debilitating health problems for the patient. Anesthesiologists who are negligent have the potential to wreck havoc when it comes to patients' lives, by causing chronic, sometimes permanent medical conditions.

Have you or someone you know been the victim of an anesthesia error in Memphis? Did you experience negative physical effects, wake up during a surgical procedure, have an adverse reaction to a drug, or any other negative consequence related to administered anesthesia? If so, you may have legal recourse. Receive a free consultation from a Morgan & Morgan medical malpractice lawyer by filling out our case review form.

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    How Does an Anesthesia Error Occur?

    Anesthesiologists must consult the medical charts and history of a patient to make sure that he or she does not have any pre-existing conditions that will cause a negative reaction with the anesthesia. Likewise, they must take the proper precautions in ensuring that the drug is safe and the related equipment well-maintained. An anesthesiologist's failure in either of these regards may constitute medical negligence. Listed below are the many ways in which an anesthesiologist may commit negligence:

    • Giving the wrong dosage of the drug
    • Picking the wrong drug
    • Administering the drug to an allergic patient
    • Failing to use machines correctly
    • Using faulty equipment
    • Failing to monitor vital signs
    • Failing to act upon changes in vital signs
    • Administering anesthesia too late
    • Failing to inform the patient of instructions regarding the procedure

    If a doctor does any of these things during an operation, he or she is considered to be negligent, and may be held liable for any negative consequences that occur.

    Ramifications of Anesthesia Errors

    Anesthesia errors can lead to prolonged suffering, lifelong health complications and, in certain cases, death. Patients that are victims of anesthesia errors often wake up during surgery, sense interactions around the room, feel the incredible pains of the actual surgery, or that they seem unable to breathe. Any of these incidents can lead to brain damage, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sleeping problems, as well as countless other long-term physical and mental disabilities.

    Memphis Anesthesia Error Attorneys

    If you or a loved one has had an anesthesia-related complication, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Anesthesia malpractice can have a devastating impact to a patient's life, and it is important to acquire the best possible legal representation to hold medical professionals accountable for their negligent actions. Contact an experienced Memphis malpractice lawyer from Morgan & Morgan to learn more about the process and to begin pursuing legal recourse. Fill out the simple form on the right for a free case review.

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