Overdose or Poor Documentation?

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English - October 17, 2023 17:00 - 9 minutes - 18.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings
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The patient’s family alleged that improper management of the patient under anesthesia resulted in cardiorespiratory arrest, permanent brain damage, and a persistent vegetative state. While the cause of the patient’s cardiac arrest is uncertain, the CRNA failed to note which medications and doses were administered during the procedure, and the case was settled for more than $1 million.