Anesthesia Complications
A large portion of medical malpractice cases in Philadelphia are due to anesthesia errors! In some cases, during surgery the most dangerous element is not the procedure itself, but the actual anesthesia administered prior to and during the procedure. Anesthesia complications occur on a regular basis, and can cause severe injuries such as brain damage to the patient or even death. If you or someone you know has been the victim of a Philadelphia anesthesia complication or mistake, you need the help of a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney.
Have you or a loved one suffered an injury from an anesthesia mistake? Then you need legal help! Contact a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams today!
Anesthesia complication and mistakes may occur due to some of the reasons listed below:
- Overdose / underdose
- Illegible paperwork
- Outdated equipment
- Improper positioning of patient’s body
- Wrongful placement of the endotracheal tube
- Poor communication between staff members
- Staff’s lack of proper education in the field
Any individual involved in anesthesia care may be liable for personal injuries that are caused by their own negligence. This pertains not only to the anesthesiologist but also the surgeons and/or the hospital associated with the operation. A Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams can help inform you of all your legal rights and sort out the important facts.
Anesthesia complications and injuries may occur in:
- Operating room
- Pre-operative
- Out-patient procedures
- Delivery room
- Dental office procedures
- Recovery rooms
Research has found after questioning patients who had a problem with anesthesia discover that some of these patients were not given proper instructions prior to their sedation. They were not informed that they could not eat or drink prior to their procedure. Some were prescribed medications that the doctor did not ask the patient about prior to administering. The doctor is required to list all the medications that the patient is currently taking to make sure there are no dangerous interactions. Drug interactions are one of the leading causes of anesthesia complications that may cause traumatic brain injury, a coma and/or death.
Living with the unfortunate consequences of an anesthesia complication or error can be extremely costly. The surviving patient may require a life time of care, medical equipment and medical attention. For the moderately injured patients harmed from the anesthesia, they will need therapy and extensive recovery time. You and your family deserve compensation for the future medical needs of your loved one, the loss of income, pain & suffering, and emotional stress.
Contact a Philadelphia medical malpractice attorney at the law firm of Lowenthal & Abrams today!
Why hire us for your medical malpractice case? First of all we provide more than 30 years of legal experience in this field. Secondly, we have a medical doctor who is also an attorney on staff. Dr. Esther M. Gallagher, M.D. who can evaluate and decipher your medical records with the expertise that only a physician can provide. We have found this to be a winning combination.