Complications and outcomes following central neuraxial anesthesia in a sub-Saharan Tertiary Hospital: The legal implication

Conclusion We have demonstrated that complications, which may result in litigation and claim following central neuraxial anesthesia is not a rare occurrence in our institution. However, there was no record of litigation or claim in our review. Anesthetist in Nigeria need to be aware of the legal implication of such complications. When performing blocks, well recognized complications should be discussed before obtaining consent. If any untoward effect occurs, a detailed note of the findings and treatment should be documented for future reference.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research