In our lifetime, many of us will undergo some form of anesthesia. Whether a local anesthetic for some oral surgery or general anesthesia that numbs your whole body the concept is the same- to reduce or prevent pain. And even though it is a common procedure associated with almost every surgery, anesthesia is by no means risk free.

An anesthesiologist is trained in giving safe and effective drugs to patients. Yet if that anesthesiologist does not administer the drugs appropriately, the result can be devastating and even lead to death. If this occurs, then the anesthesiologist and medical staff are accountable for their negligence in the errant administration of these drugs.

Chicago attorney Robert Kreisman is experienced in handling anesthesiology cases in Illinois and surrounding states. In addition to his hands on experience with jury cases, Robert Kreisman stays on top of the latest medical and legal trends in Chicago and across the United States. Not only has Mr. Kreisman served as a faculty member for local and national law seminars, but he also has the resources necessary to best represent his clients.

Complications from anesthesia errors vary according to the type of anesthesia administered. If local anesthesia is given at too high of a dose it is toxic and can affect your heartbeat, breathing, and other bodily functions. A regional anesthesia can cause nerve damage if it is injected too close to a nerve or spinal cord. With general anesthesia, there is the risk of heart attacks or strokes. There are also additional complications that can arise from being intubated, which is when a tube is placed down your throat to assist your breathing. Under general anesthesia, your throat is numbed so your gagging reflex is gone, which increases the risk of inhaling liquid into your lungs and essentially suffocating.

If you or a loved one has suffered due to the negligent application of drugs by an anesthesiologist at a Cook County hospital, you may have a medical malpractice claim to bring. The Chicago lawyers at Kreisman Law Offices have more than 30 years of trial experience, trying jury cases in anesthesiology cases and medical malpractice. Please call us 24 hours a day at (312) 346-0045 or toll free (800) 583-8002 for a free and immediate consultation, or complete a contact form online.