There is no denying the importance of anesthesia when it comes to many medical procedures, especially surgeries. Unfortunately, there are times when mistakes occur with the anesthesia process, and this can lead to significant and even life-threatening injuries or illnesses for a patient. At Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli, and Pratt, P.A. our team is dedicated to helping any person who needs a Honolulu anesthesia error attorney. Our attorneys have the resources and legal expertise necessary to fully investigate these cases and help our clients obtain maximum compensation for their losses.
Anesthesia errors can lead to devastating injuries
Many people are aware that researchers from Johns Hopkins have shown that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in this country. However, what many people may not realize is that anesthesia errors are an incredibly common type of medical mistake. Data available from the Patient Safety Authority shows that millions of patients undergo general anesthesia each year in the United States. However, the PSA estimates that around 100 patients suffering from an anesthesia error each day. Additional studies have shown that anesthesia mistakes have been increasing over the last decade, and Becker Hospital Review says that there are around three deaths per 10,000 surgeries or procedures involving anesthetics.
Our dedicated anesthesia error attorneys in Honolulu know that these issues can cause serious patient injuries or illnesses. It is not uncommon for us to help clients who suffered from the following because of an anesthesia error:
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Nerve injuries
- Coma
- Brain damage due to lack of oxygen
- Seizures
- Blood clots
- Nausea and vomiting
- Birth defects or other birth injuries
- Paralysis
How do anesthesia mistakes occur?
Errors involving anesthesia occur in a variety of ways. The reality is that anesthesiologists are highly trained physicians that owe a duty of care to every patient they treat. Unfortunately, we often determine that the following contributing factors lead to these errors:
- The medical provider failing to check the patient medical history
- Failing to properly monitor the patient under anesthesia
- Contraindications amongst patient meds and anesthesia medications
- Lack of training in administering anesthesia medications
- Administering the wrong medication
- Unsafe storage of anesthesia meds
- Mislabeled or unlabeled syringes
- Packaging or labelings that are similar to other medications
For cases involving anesthesia errors, the role of an attorney will be to determine the facts of what happened, investigate the training and qualifications of medical providers involved, and determine whether or not the patient received an inadequate standard of care.
Call our Honolulu anesthesia errors attorney today
If you or somebody you care about has been injured due to a mistake made while under anesthesia, contact an attorney as soon as possible. At Kurzban, Kurzban, Tetzeli, and Pratt, P.A. we have extensive experience helping clients work through these cases, and we understand what it takes to secure the following on their behalf:
- Full compensation for their medical expenses
- Lost wages if they cannot work
- General household out-of-pocket expenses
- Loss of quality of life damages
- Pain and suffering damages
If you need a Honolulu anesthesia errors attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling 808-736-5035.