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Medical Malpractice Attorneys New York

Would You Know What Constitutes an Anesthesia Error and What Are the Symptoms?

While anesthesia errors are less prevalent today than they were 40 years ago, they still occur in inpatient surgeries and ambulatory care settings. Some of the most common types of anesthesia errors are caused by:

How would you know whether you were the victim of an anesthesia error?

Certain severe symptoms are associated with anesthesia errors and they often include:

If you experience any of these symptoms after surgery, it is possible that you were subjected to anesthesia errors.

What is the most common type of anesthesia error?

According to a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), the greatest percentage of anesthesia errors is overdose of anesthetics (46.4%) followed by adverse effects of anesthetics in therapeutic use (42.5%).

Why is seeking legal representation vital in a case involving anesthesia errors?

Proving a medical malpractice case requires a high level of legal skill and access to medical experts who can provide evidence that the medical practitioner was in violation of the medical field’s standard of care. When an anesthesiologist follows standard medical guidelines but an adverse effect results, the practitioner would not be liable in a medical malpractice suit. The attorney must prove that negligence existed to have grounds for a case.

At Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP , we can evaluate the details of your situation through a free initial consultation to determine your potential case.

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