Originally published by our sister publication Anesthesiology News
NEW YORK—In this issue, our series exploring anesthesia-related litigation examines a case in which physicians involved in an endoscopy were accused of improper management of both the anesthesia and the procedure, which was performed at an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)–a setting that may be particularly vulnerable to mishaps and litigation.
“As these ASCs have proliferated, the number of cases and claims