Medical Liability Consultants, Inc. Glossary Medical Malpractice

Anesthesia Errors Reasons for Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia errors frequently occur as the result of a medical professional's carelessness or negligence. Common reasons for anesthesia errors, include: Giving anesthesia to an allergic patient Administering too much anesthesia, resulting in an overdose Failing to provide the patient with proper instructions, such as not eating or drinking prior to surgery Failing to avoid harmful drug interactions with the anesthesia Consequences of Anesthesia Errors Anesthesia errors happen between 50 and 100 times a day . Regardless of the reason for the anesthesia error, the consequences are tragic, even fatal.

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