Common Injuries Caused By Anesthesia Errors

When a patient undergoes a surgical procedure, there is always potential risk and danger, associated with both the surgery itself, and the use of anesthesia. Anesthesiologists are responsible for more than administering anesthesia prior to surgery. They are responsible for maintaining precise levels of consciousness throughout the surgical procedure, as well as monitoring and supporting the patient's cardiopulmonary function. Common medical malpractice injuries due to anesthesia error can include:

Asphyxia
Anesthesia awareness
Birth defects
Brain aneurism
Brain damage
Cardiovascular Injury
Coma
Death
Heart attack
Loss of bodily function
Memory loss
Spinal cord injury which can lead to paralysis
Stroke

If you or someone you know has been injured during a common medical procedure and has suffered adverse physical, emotional, or psychological hardship or injury due to improper or negligent administration of anesthesia, contact Meyers Giuffre Evans & Schwarzwaelder, medical malpractice lawyers in Pittsburgh for a free case evaluation.