Anesthesia Overdose Risks
Anesthesia is often used during a surgery to keep a patient sedated or unconscious while an operation is being performed. It must be carefully administered in measured doses by an anesthesiologist, who monitors a patient’s status throughout the procedure. If medical staff fail to provide the correct anesthetic in the appropriate doses, a patient could be severely harmed by an anesthesia overdose.
If you or someone you love has been hurt because of the amount of anesthesia administered, the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are prepared to fight on your behalf for the compensation you deserve.
Symptoms of Overdose
An overdose of anesthetic can have severe consequences for a patient. At high doses, an anesthetic suppresses brain function and may even suppress essential brain functions. Some side effects of overdose include:
- Anxiety
- Slurred speech
- Coma
- Elevated heart rate
- Elevated respiratory rate
- Respiratory arrest
- Cardiac arrest
- Wrongful death
If you or someone you love is a victim of anesthesia overdose, consider talking with a medical malpractice lawyer immediately. You are likely suffering from severe physical, emotional, and financial burdens following your malpractice accident.
Our Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorneys understand how devastating an anesthesia overdose can be and we are committed to helping you through this difficult time. We will work diligently to fight for the injury compensation that you deserve, including payment for medical bills, lost wages from missing work, recovery or funeral costs, and pain and suffering.
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For sound legal advice and assistance regarding anesthesia overdose and injury liability, don’t hesitate to contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511.