Anesthesia Awareness: Understanding Your Rights After Waking Up During Surgery

Anesthesia awareness, also known as intraoperative awareness, is a rare but distressing condition in which a patient wakes up during surgery. Despite being under general anesthesia, the patient is fully aware of their surroundings and is often unable to move or speak due to the effects of the anesthesia. This can be a terrifying and traumatic experience for the patient and can result in long-term psychological harm.

The causes of anesthesia awareness are varied and can include technical errors, inadequate dosing of anesthesia, and sudden changes in the patient’s medical condition. In some cases, it may be difficult to determine the exact cause of the problem. However, what is certain is that the experience can have a significant impact on a patient’s mental health and well-being.

The symptoms of anesthesia awareness can include vivid dreams or hallucinations, a feeling of paralysis, a sense of suffocation, and intense anxiety or fear. In some cases, patients may also experience physical pain or discomfort during the surgery.

If you or a loved one has experienced anesthesia awareness during surgery, it is important to seek the advice of a medical professional as soon as possible. They can help to assess the situation and provide you with the necessary support and care to help you recover from this traumatic experience.

Additionally, if you believe that you may have been the victim of medical malpractice or negligence during your surgery, it is important to seek the advice of a qualified attorney. An attorney with experience in medical malpractice cases can help you to understand your rights and can help you to pursue compensation for any harm or damages that you have suffered.

At Doucet Co., LPA, our experienced team of medical malpractice attorneys understands the devastating impact that anesthesia awareness can have on patients and their families. We have a proven track record of success in helping our clients to recover the compensation they deserve for their injuries and losses.

If you or a loved one has experienced anesthesia awareness during surgery, don’t hesitate to call Doucet Co., LPA at (888) 200-9824. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your questions and help you to take the first step towards securing the compensation you deserve.