Is There Anyone In the Operating Room More Important than the Anesthesiologist?
When you are heading into surgery, you probably have a good idea of exactly what will take place while you're under anesthesia. After all, you have had several appointments with your doctor to discuss the diagnosis, you have met with your surgeon and you got to know your hospital nurses. The most important person in the operating room, though, is the anesthesiologist. One anesthesia error, or a failure to properly monitor your vital signs, can lead to catastrophic brain damage or even death.
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If you think you are suffering unexpected side effects from anesthesia following a recent surgery, you may have a legitimate claim against the hospital for anesthesiologist negligence. The medical malpractice attorneys of Baker & Baker, Injury Lawyers, are ready to help you recover money damages. Contact our offices in Pensacola, Florida, to schedule a free consultation. We represent victims of anesthesia errors throughout Florida and Alabama.
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Some Issues Leading to Anesthesia Errors
Prior to surgery involving general or local anesthesia, patients should be appropriately classified according to several risk factors. Before any doctor or nurse anesthetist administers anesthesia, considerations such as the patient's medical history and past adverse reactions to anesthetics must be accounted for. Permanent and severe adverse side effects including sudden respiratory depression, reduced oxygen saturations, and cardiac arrest can be avoided if anesthesia is properly prescribed and monitored, with the proper medical personnel onboard in the operating room.
Anesthesia errors can lead to lifelong medical problems. If you don't feel the hospital or surgical staff took proper precautions to address your fitness for anesthesia prior to your surgery contact our offices to arrange a free consultation. We accept serious medical malpractice claims on contingency. If we can't help you obtain compensation in a settlement or jury award, you will not pay any investigative costs or attorneys fees for our services.
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