$910,000 Settlement in Death Due to Anesthesia Mishap
Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death Case Summary:
Amount: $910,000Court: Hamilton County Common Pleas
Date: June 2000
Plaintiff's Counsel: William S. Jacobson
Description: Medical Malpractice / Wrongful Death Decedent underwent plastic surgery with a general anesthetic. After meeting the extubation criteria, extubation was accomplished successfully. Approximately five minutes later, an airway collapse occurred as a result of postoperative swelling and laryngospasm. The anesthesiologist and CRNA attempted to re-intubate the patient but waited too long to call the surgeon. By the time the surgeon had achieved the surgical airway, the plaintiff was brain dead and died shortly thereafter.
