PTSD From Intraoperative Awareness

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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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