Key result
Anesthesia-related malpractice claims occurred in 0.057% of procedures, most commonly involving obstetric/gynecological procedures and resulting in anoxic encephalopathy or nerve injuries.
Population
38 anesthesia-related closed claims and litigation cases out of approximately 67,000 anesthesia procedures…
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May warrant vigilance in obstetric anesthesia; leaves open whether targeted protocols reduce claims in broader cohorts.
Observational (n=38)
Yes
Anesthesia-related malpractice claims are rare (0.057%) but often involve severe outcomes like death or permanent CNS damage, highlighting the need for improved airway management and supervision protocols.
Ferguson et al. (2014) conducted an observational in Anesthesia-related adverse events and litigations (n=38). Anesthesia care was evaluated on Incidence of anesthesia-related malpractice claims. Anesthesia-related malpractice claims occurred in 0.057% of procedures, most commonly involving obstetric/gynecological procedures and resulting in anoxic encephalopathy or nerve injuries.
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