La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-2309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-2309 - Risks and Complications of General Anesthesia

A. Allergic, abnormal or hypersensitivity reaction to drugs or equipment, which may be fatal.

B. Aspiration (inhalation) into the bronchi (airway) or lungs of stomach contents, stomach acids and foreign objects.

C. Laryngeal and/or vocal cord trauma or edema (injury to or swelling of the vocal cords).

D. Heart Attack or Other Heart Problems

E. Death

F. Brain Damage

G. Shock

H. Nerve Damage Ranging from Loss of Sensation to Total Paralysis

I. Chipped or Broken Teeth

J. Esophageal Injury

K. Burns

L. Malignant Hyperthermia (dangerously high fever which may result in death)

M. Injury to Lips, Tongue and Inside of Mouth or Airway Injury

N. Breathing Difficulties

O. Eye Injuries

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-2309

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Louisiana Medical Disclosure Panel, LR 18:1391 (December 1992), repromulgated LR 19:1581 (December 1993).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1299.40 E et seq.