My wife died from the effects of Mivacron during minor surgery to...

I am an anesthesiologist. On March 14, 2005, I anesthetized a 42 years old woman for a tummy tuck procedure at an ambulatory clinic in Florida. Three to four minutes after administering MIVACRON to induce muscle relaxation to facilitate the surgery, the patient had a cardiac arrest. Because of prompt and efficient resuscitation maneuvers, the patient was revived successfully and the surgery completed. While still asleep, decision was made to take the patient for observation overnight at a hospital.
Poor management at the hospital was the cause for the patient to deteriorate. She never woke up and expired two weeks later.
The State Board of Medicine investigated and reviewed the cause and the panel found that there was insufficient evidence to support prosecution and directed the case to be dismissed.
My opinion is that the patient developed an anafilactic (allergic) reaction to the MIVACRON, and as a consequence a cardiac arrest. Had the patient been handled at the hospital in a more competent manner, I am sure she will have survived.
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I am an anesthesiologist. On March 14, 2005, I anesthetized a 42 years old woman for a tummy tuck procedure at an ambulatory clinic in Florida. Three to four minutes after administering MIVACRON to induce muscle relaxation to facilitate the surgery, the patient had a cardiac arrest. Because of prompt and efficient resuscitation maneuvers, the patient was revived successfully and the surgery completed. While still asleep, decision was made to take the patient for observation overnight at a hospital.
Poor management at the hospital was the cause for the patient to deteriorate. She never woke up and expired two weeks later.
The State Board of Medicine investigated and reviewed the cause and the panel found that there was insufficient evidence to support prosecution and directed the case to be dismissed.
My opinion is that the patient developed an anafilactic (allergic) reaction to the MIVACRON, and as a consequence a cardiac arrest. Had the patient been handled at the hospital in a more competent manner, I am sure she will have survived.
This is a very interesting site. I believe the information that I am providing is also. If any class action suit is at present in progress, I think this lady’s widower may be very interested in joining you. If this is the case, I could provide the contact information. Moreover, if necessary I would volunteer to serve as a witness in the case, if you both wish.