Data show a big difference between hospital and office anesthesia safety
From a medical malpractice perspective, how can patients ensure they are receiving safe and effective anesthesia care outside of a hospital setting?
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Anesthesia
Obstetric anesthesia pain relief and medical malpractice
Anesthesiologists and nurses anesthetists provide labor and deliver anesthesia care
Questions to ask on whether ambulatory surgery center is appropriate for a patient
Anesthesia evaluation has a major role in patient safety
Texas jury awards $21 million over nurse anesthetist (CRNA) operating room care that left 27-year-old man with brain injury
Plaintiff alleged that patient wasn't given a choice between CRNA and anesthesiologist physician
Lawsuit alleged CRNA caused botched esophageal intubation, patient death
Nurse anesthetist testified he had not performed an intubation in five years
The most common avoidable errors in claims against certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs)
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) Journal published closed claims study
Texas Medical Board suspends Dallas anesthesiologist for allegedly tampering with IV bags
Patient complications and death are linked to alleged criminal activity
Jury awards $12 million in esophageal intubation case
Surgical patient was left with a permanent brain injury requiring round-the-clock care
Outpatient surgery centers are different from hospital operating rooms
Hospitals are equipped and staffed to handle complications and emergencies
New guidelines for anesthesiologists address emergency planning for difficult airway patients
Trained staff and readily available equipment and supplies are important to patient safety