Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 1 - General
Chapter 23 - Informed Consent
Section I-2309 - Risks and Complications of General Anesthesia

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-2309

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

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

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

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