What if I’m allergic to lidocaine and I told the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses and anyone that would listen and they still gave me lidocaine in the operating room?
You may want to request your medical records from the surgery as well as the records that show the harm cause by the lidocaine. Present those records to a medical malpractice lawyer in your state and see whether they can assist you with a claim. Most medical malpractice lawyers will provide a free consultation to determine if you have a viable case.
I had an out patient procedure done in December, 2023 for a right shoulder biceps tendon repair and a rotator cuff repair. I aspirated upon being extubated and quit breathing as my lungs filled up. My heart stopped and I had no electrical activity. CPR was performed for a total of 45 minutes before they got a faint pulse back. As a result of what I consider an anesthesia error, I was on a ventilator for 8 days and had to have my left hand amputated due to medications administered during CPR. How often do you see an error in anesthesia such as this? I was told by another anesthesiologist that my gag reflex was not established prior to being extubated. Your thoughts?
Thankfully, we don't get a ton of calls about this. However, it does occur and is often the result of improper positioning of the tube or the body during the procedure. We would have to see your records to offer an informed opinion about your specific situation.
What if I’m allergic to lidocaine and I told the surgeon, anesthesiologist, nurses and anyone that would listen and they still gave me lidocaine in the operating room?
You may want to request your medical records from the surgery as well as the records that show the harm cause by the lidocaine. Present those records to a medical malpractice lawyer in your state and see whether they can assist you with a claim. Most medical malpractice lawyers will provide a free consultation to determine if you have a viable case.
I had an out patient procedure done in December, 2023 for a right shoulder biceps tendon repair and a rotator cuff repair. I aspirated upon being extubated and quit breathing as my lungs filled up. My heart stopped and I had no electrical activity. CPR was performed for a total of 45 minutes before they got a faint pulse back. As a result of what I consider an anesthesia error, I was on a ventilator for 8 days and had to have my left hand amputated due to medications administered during CPR. How often do you see an error in anesthesia such as this? I was told by another anesthesiologist that my gag reflex was not established prior to being extubated. Your thoughts?
Thankfully, we don't get a ton of calls about this. However, it does occur and is often the result of improper positioning of the tube or the body during the procedure. We would have to see your records to offer an informed opinion about your specific situation.