New Jersey Anesthesia Error Attorney

Monitoring Issues:

• Inattention to Vital Signs: Anesthesia affects heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels. Failure to constantly monitor these vitals can delay detection of complications like low blood oxygen (hypoxia) which can lead to brain damage or cardiac arrest. Advanced monitoring systems and alarms can aid in this.
• Equipment malfunction: Faulty equipment can deliver incorrect medication doses or fail to provide accurate readings of vital signs. Proper equipment maintenance and backups are essential.

Machine Misuse:

• Anesthesia machines are complex and require proper training for operation. Incorrect settings can lead to inadequate anesthesia (patient awareness during surgery) or complications like over-sedation which can depress breathing.
• Ventilators are sometimes used during anesthesia to assist with breathing. Improper ventilator settings can compromise gas exchange and oxygen delivery to the body.

Other Contributing Factors:

• Communication breakdowns: Clear communication between the anesthesiologist, surgeon, nurses, and technicians is vital. Miscommunication about medication, dosage, or patient condition can lead to errors.
• Fatigue or Distraction: Anesthesia care can be demanding. Fatigue or distraction of medical personnel can increase the risk of mistakes. Standardized protocols and team approaches can help mitigate this.

Although every case is unique, negligence or malpractice is typically at the heart of such missteps. The good news is that when doctors and medical professionals fail to meet high standards of patient care, they can be held accountable for any resulting damages.

Potential Damages for Victims of Anesthesia Errors in NJ

If your case is brought to a successful resolution, you may be able to recover compensatory damages, such as:

• Medical bills
• Lost wages
• Disability accommodations
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of quality of life
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Mental anguish

The damages to which you are entitled depend on the details of your case. An attorney will help you establish the existence of negligence and damages, often through operation investigation and consultations with experts. In the interest of recovering your maximum compensation, an attorney will also help you build a strong, compelling lawsuit that eloquently presents your case.

Levinson Axelrod, P.A. will efficiently handle every stage of litigation on your behalf. We are experienced in getting to the bottom of anesthesia errors, as we have done so for countless clients over the years. Don’t settle for second-rate representation when you can retain counsel from leading trial lawyers at our firm.

To speak with an New Jersey anesthesia error lawyer, call Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at (732) 440-3089 today.