Anaesthetic Awareness

Precision Claims specialises in helping people claim for anaesthetic awareness. Anaesthetic compensation claims can be made when a patient is aware of what is happening during an operation, which can result in excruciating pain as well as long-term side effects.

If you believe you have experienced anaesthetic awareness due to the negligence of a health professional, it is important to find out if you can make a claim. Call us on 0844 704 1945, or fill in an enquiry form and one of our clinical negligence team will get back to you.

Can I Make an Anaesthetic Awareness Claim?

Anaesthetic awareness can occur in all types of surgery, whether it is a minor procedure oran emergency caesarean operation. Patients’ experiences vary, with some being able to describe events through a small part of the operation, to others being paralysed and unable to let medical staff know the pain they were in.

Below are the two main causes of anaesthetic awareness:

•    Negligence of the Anaesthetist - Anaesthetic awareness can happen if the anaesthetist doesn’t give the patient the correct amount of anaesthetic needed to keep them unconscious for the entirety of the operation.

•    Equipment Malfunction - The machine that delivers the anaesthetic can malfunction and fail to perform effectively. However, this should not happen if regular checksare implemented.

The long term effects of anaesthetic awareness can lead to psychological problems including depression, anxiety, nightmares and a phobia of hospitals. This is why it is important to pursue your claim, so you canseek the financial compensation to support your recovery.

Contact Precision Claims

For further guidance on making an anaesthetic awareness claim, contact Precision Claims and speak with our clinical negligence specialists today. Based in Manchester, Precision Claims can provide expert advice to help you pursue your claim and seek a successful outcome. Call Precision claims on 0844 704 1945, or simply fill in our online enquiry form.