Anesthesia Errors

Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC - Colorado Anesthesia Error Lawyers

Deaths from anesthesia errors have declined to as low as one per 100,000-200,000 "healthy" patients, defined as those whose physical condition is not likely to have to the death. The risk of dying in a domestic commercial jet flight in the U.S. is far lower, however - about one in 8 million.

Though the deaths have declined, many people still suffer injuries or complications from an anesthesia error. If you or a loved one have been injured by an anesthesia error, turn to a member of our experienced legal team at the office of Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC. We dedicate ourselves to helping the injured pursue compensation for their losses. Contact a lawyer at our office today to learn more about the personalized medical malpractice representation we offer.

Types of Anesthesia Errors

There are a wide variety of errors that can be made in the administration of anesthesia, including:

• Dosing errors (too much or too little anesthesia)
• Delayed delivery of anesthesia medication
• Failure to intubate, or injury caused by intubation
• Failure by anesthesiologist to properly monitor patient
• Failure to recognize complications
• Turning off alarm on pulse oximiter (which measures levels of oxygen in the blood)
• Drug or alcohol use by anesthesiologist or by an attending medical provider
• Prolonged sedation
• Defective equipment

Anesthesia Awareness

The phenomenon of anesthesia awareness is becoming increasingly publicized. If an improper amount of anesthesia is administered by the anesthesiologist or other medical provider, the patient may remain awake or wake up during a medical procedure.

A traumatic experience, anesthesia awareness results in patient paralysis and the inability to speak, while still being awake and aware of what is happening during the surgery. Many report the ability to hear conversations, feel as though they cannot breath or actually feel the pain of the surgery. Anesthesia awareness can result in post-traumatic stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties and more.

If you or a loved one have been injured by anesthesia error, don't hesitate to contact an attorney at Chalat Hatten & Koupal PC today. Our attorneys' fees are charged as a percentage of any award or settlement won by our clients. If we fail to win your case, you are under no obligation to pay our attorneys' fees.

Our Colorado attorneys provide anesthesia dosing error, failure to properly monitor patient, failed epidural, surgery mistake and anesthesia awareness legal services to clients throughout Colorado, including Ft. Collins, Boulder, Broomfield, Englewood, Grand Junction, Lafayette and Pueblo.