Potential Health Risk Due to Improper Anesthesia Procedures in Oregon Hospitals

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
An anesthesiologist in Oregon may have exposed over 2,400 patients to life-threatening diseases like hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV, due to improper procedures. Health authorities are urging patients to get tested for possible infections.

Key Points

  • Anesthesiologist may not have followed proper procedures while administering anesthesia
  • Patients are urged to get tested for hepatitis B and C, as well as HIV
  • Health authorities are investigating the breach in infection control practices

Pros

  • Health officials are taking action to notify and test potentially affected patients
  • New protocols and procedures have been implemented to prevent future incidents

Cons

  • Over 2,400 patients may have been exposed to serious infections
  • The anesthesiologist's actions could have put patients at risk of life-threatening diseases