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Anesthesia errors can cause permanent injury and death. Patients put their trust and lives in the hands of the anesthesiologist when they are undergoing any surgical procedure, because they have no choice.

Allegations of medical malpractice involving anesthesia are very common. Often the patient is left to deal with brain damage and other devastating injuries if they survive at all. Anesthesia malpractice can include, but is not limited to, the administration of an overdose or the wrong dose, improper monitoring of the patient's vital signs, an error in the intubation procedure or defective or failed equipment.

A condition called "anesthesia awareness" is being reported with more frequency. Anesthesia awareness is reportedly when a patient is awake during surgery, but is unable to communicate this to the surgical team at the operating table. Problems encountered after surgery with anesthesia awareness include nightmares, insomnia, flashbacks and feelings of paranoia.

If you have been the victim of anesthesia malpractice you may be able to be compensated for your medical expenses, costs of long term care, permanent disability, loss of income and loss of potential future earning capacity.

Los Angeles, California residents who have suffered due to anesthesia malpractice should contact The Cochran Firm in Los Angeles today to schedule a confidential consultation to learn about your legal rights.

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