Anesthesia Errors

Common Causes of Surgery Related Anesthesia Errors

When a person undergoes a surgical procedure, there is always risk, not simply from the surgery, but from the administered anesthesia. An anesthesiologist is responsible for more than simply administering anesthesia in the operating room. They are responsible for maintaining precise levels of consciousness throughout the surgery, as well as monitoring and supporting the patient's cardiopulmonary function. Common causes of anesthesia error during surgeries include:

• Overdose or underdose of anesthesia
• Delayed delivery of anesthesia
• Failure to avoid an allergic reaction if it could have reasonably been prevented
• Drug interactions complications
• Failure to properly administer oxygen during surgery
• Failure to properly monitor the patient
• Use of defective medical equipment during sedation

If you or someone you love has been injured due to anesthesia error, hospital negligence or medical malpractice, contact Meyers Evans & Associates for a free case evaluation.