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A 48 year old woman underwent a total hip arthroplasty under a spinal anesthetic.
In pre-op she had a conversation with the anesthesiologist about her concerns.
After a successful spinal block she claims the anesthesiologist, performing solo anesthesia, left her alone in the OR.
She claims she was awake for the operation.
She continues to describe this as a traumatic experience for her.
She claims to have emotional damage and PTSD.
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Excerpts from the anesthesiologist’s deposition are shown here:
In PACU, the patient requested to speak with the anesthesiologist.
Here is the paper anesthesia record:
The plaintiff’s attorney hired an anesthesiology expert:
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