Title of article :
Anesthesia-Related Complaint Cases at Kermanshah Medical Council Between 1993 and 2011
Author/Authors :
Yari, Mitra Emam Reza Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah , Niazi, Mojtaba Emam Ali Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah , Farzam, Hossein Emam Ali Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah , Golfam, Parisa Emam Reza Hospital - Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah
Abstract :
The analysis of complaints in different fields of medicine helps understand medical malpractices. This study investigated the complaints
related to anesthesia services raised in Kermanshah Medical Council. A total of 35 complaints were found, among which
were 16 cases of death and eight cases concluded the malpractice of anesthesiologist. In 21% of cases, the anesthesiologist was found
guilty. About half of the complaints and confirmed cases of malpractices pertained to death or permanent brain damage.
Keywords :
Anesthesia Complaint , Anesthesia Malpractice , Perioperative Death , Anesthesia Complication
Journal title :
Journal of Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
