Back to Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia Errors

Medical Malpractice Attorneys Please look through our informative links discussing all instances of medical malpractice.

If you do not find the answer your searching for please contact us and we will be more than happy to assist you with any and all concerns you may have.
Anesthesia is a very useful tool used in aiding surgical procedures but sometimes it can do more harm than good. When not properly administered, anesthesia can cause severe injuries and could even result in death.

There are different types of anesthesia. Some produce a fully unconscious state and some just semiconscious states for the patient depending on the severity and location of their procedure.
  1. General anesthesia can be administered into a vein or through the patient inhaling it. This type of anesthesia affects the brain and the entire body. Patients given general anesthesia are completely unconscious throughout the procedure and do not feel anything during the procedure.

  2. Regional anesthesia only provides pain relief, as opposed to a complete lack of feeling. Regional anesthesia only affects the injected area of the body. The patient can be awake during regional anesthesia procedures but is normally given medication to relax or sleep during the procedure. Epidurals and peripheral nerve blocks are common types of regional anesthesia.

  3. Local anesthesia is an injection directly into the surgical area. It acts as a numbing agent to block out any pain sensations. Local anesthesia is used for minor procedures on small areas of the body.

The type of anesthesia administered for your surgical procedure is dependent on a few different considerations. Severity of the procedure, body position for the procedure, length of the procedure, allergies, age of the patient, level of pain prior to the procedure, any disorders the patient may have, the type of muscle relaxers administered along with the anesthesia, as well as your overall health are all considered prior to administration of anesthesia. The anesthesiologist will prefer one type over the other depending on all of the above. If the risks and benefits for all anesthesia options are the same there are times the anesthesiologist will let you choose the type you prefer.

Not obtaining the proper information from you prior to administering anesthesia is one cause of error that could have severe effects. Even if all this information is obtained error could still occur during the surgical procedure itself such as:
  • Incorrect dosage of anesthesia
  • Failing to constantly monitor the patient
  • Not recognizing complications
  • Delayed delivery
  • Harmful drug interactions with the anesthesia
Anesthesia errors and complications can have devastating effects. Coma, suffocation, nerve damage, heart attack, brain damage, birth defects, loss of bodily functions, and death are all possible consequences of negligent anesthesia administration. If you or a loved one has suffered or are currently suffering from the results of an anesthesia error the medical malpractice attorneys at The Pisanchyn Law Firm could help you receive compensation for your injuries or loss and ensure that this will not happen ever again.

In a perfect world the attorneys, staff, and medical experts at The Pisanchyn Law Firm would like to put you or your loved one in the same place you were before the anesthesia error, however, as you know, this is impossible. What we will do, and can ensure you, should you honor us by allowing us to represent you, is that our attorneys and our team of professionals will get you the answers and respect you deserve. We will fight on your behalf to get you compensated for your suffering and for the needs you now have to help you live more comfortably after this horrific event. We will also make sure that this does not happen to anyone else by making the person or company that made this mistake pay for their negligence. Please call us now either locally or toll free : 1-866-427-4652.

Back to Medical Malpractice

Are you suffering as a result of an anesthesia error?

¿Hablas español?

Let us help you by submitting your contact information and question below. If you feel more comfortable calling about your situation please do not hesitate to do so. Our attorneys are always on call; even if you call after hours the number will redirect to an attorney’s personal cell phone number. If you contact us electronically we will answer as quickly as possible in the same manner or call you just as quickly with a response.

Our services are free until we win your case and even then you will never pay out of pocket; we will only be paying you the money you deserve.