23 Sep Why Anesthesia Errors Occur and What Victims Should Do
Medical errors are now considered a leading cause of death in the United States, with many pointing to preventable mistakes in hospitals and clinics. Anesthesia errors carry some of the highest stakes of any medical mistake. Why these errors happen can be due to varied reasons, such as medication mix-ups, monitoring lapses, communication breakdowns, inexperience, and equipment failures. This article sheds light on how these errors happen and what victims or their families can do if they suspect something went wrong.