Patient Claims Consciousness While Paralyzed

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A 53-year-old woman was seen by Dr. B, a urogyn specialist.

A surgery was scheduled, although court records did not provide any further details.

The patient was allegedly given propofol, midazolam and fentanyl during the procedure.

She was cared for by Dr. K (anesthesiologist) and Mrs. N (CRNA).

The facts of the case as described by the plaintiff are described below in the expert witness report.

It appears that she was given paralytic prematurely or accidentally, without recognition for a prolonged period of time.

The defense did not file any expert reports in response.

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