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Overdose or Poor Documentation?

Author
CRICO
Published
Tue 17 Oct 2023
Episode Link
https://www.rmf.harvard.edu/Podcasts/2023/Overdose-or-Poor-Documentation

The patient’s family alleged that improper management of the patient under anesthesia resulted in cardiorespiratory arrest, permanent brain damage, and a persistent vegetative state. While the cause of the patient’s cardiac arrest is uncertain, the CRNA failed to note which medications and doses were administered during the procedure, and the case was settled for more than $1 million.

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