Philadelphia Anesthesia Malpractice Attorney

What is an anesthetic?

Anesthetics are important drugs used by hospitals and medical facilities every day during many types of medical and dental procedures. These drugs reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort the patient would otherwise have experienced without the drug which puts the patient in an unconscious, semi-conscious or sedated state. When properly administered and carefully monitored, these drugs are generally considered safe by medical experts.

When anesthetics are misused or administered improperly by medical professionals, the results can lead to serious injuries and even death. As these injuries caused by errors could have been avoided, the results can be especially devastating for the victims and their families, who can suffer long-term physical, emotional, and financial challenges. If you believe that you or someone you love is a victim of anesthesia malpractice, contact a Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer right away.

Defining the Types of Anesthesia & Malpractice in Philadelphia

There are four basic types of anesthetics: 1) Local anesthetic, which affects a small area of the body, in which the patient stays awake and alert during the procedure; 2) Conscious or intravenous sedation, which relieves pain with a sedative, in which the patient remains awake but may not later have any memory of the procedure; 3) Regional anesthesia, which reduces or blocks pain in a specific region of the body; and 4) General anesthesia, which addresses the whole body and the patient is unconscious and has no memory of the procedure after they awaken.

It's important to note that anesthesiologists are not the only healthcare professionals who administer anesthesia. Doctors, dentists, nurses and dental assistants or other medical staff can and do administer these drugs, which makes all of them and the hospital or medical facility open to meritorious medical malpractice suits. Because of the specific challenges and expense of these cases, however, it's in your best interest to seek the advice of an experienced Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer. At The Law Offices of Steven Laynas, our knowledgeable attorneys can investigate your individual case and help you in filing a lawsuit to seek any and all damages from all liable parties for medical bills and pain and suffering you may by law be entitled to collect.

Do hesitate to contact a Philadelphia anesthesia malpractice attorney.