When patients undergo surgery or other complicated procedures, they may be administered anesthesia. The use of anesthesia carries a high level of risk because of the chemicals and techiniques involved. 

If anesthesia is not administered properly, then it could lead to injury or even death. As a result, anesthesia is only performed by experienced anesthesiologists who have the knowledge and expertise to ensure that patients receive the proper levels of anesthesia. 

If you or anyone you know has been injured due to anesthesia, contact the Washington anesthesia malpractice attorneys of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.

A cosmetic surgeon in Moses Lake, Washington is facing a medical malpractice suit for unprofessional conduct after performing breast-reduction surgery and liposuction on a 15 year-old girl. The surgeon is accused of making serious mistakes during the breast surgery and his decision to perform liposuction on a person of that age is also being questioned.

While several physicians have come to the aid of the surgeon, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported in 2005 that the cosmetic surgeon had been sued 10 times in the past and was forced to pay fines in 2001 and 2003 for errors made as a dental practitioner. 

If you or someone you love has been injured by an error made by a medical professional, it is important to have an experienced Washington medical malpractice lawyer of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878 today. 

In the last 20 years, the use of anesthesia has become safer for patients. According to a study by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, patient deaths from anesthesia have dropped from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 250,000.

Despite the drop in deaths, however, many new technologies and techniques have caused uncecessary deaths and injuries. The most common mistakes are often the result of one of the following practices:

• Improper diagnosis
• Improper pre-operative care
• Mistakes in monitoring and observing patients under anesthesia
• Improper postoperative care
  

Such medical errors could lead to nerve damage, brain damage, paralysis, or even death. Many of these tragic consequences are often prevntable with better care.

If you or anyone you know has been injured while under anesthesia, contact the Washington medical malpractice lawyers of Fuller & Fuller at 800-570-4878.