A survey from the American Society of Anesthesiologists reveals that at least seven patients have died as a result of the U.S. anesthesia drug shortage, according to an ABC News report.
The survey, which included responses from 3,063 of the ASA's 28,000 practicing anesthesiologists, asked the question, "How has a drug shortage impacted your patients?" Seven anesthesiologists responded with, "Has resulted in death of a patient."
Of the more than 3,000 respondents, 97.6 percent reported experiencing a shortage of at least one anesthetic, and 96 percent said they have had to use substitutes for particular patients and procedures.
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The survey, which included responses from 3,063 of the ASA's 28,000 practicing anesthesiologists, asked the question, "How has a drug shortage impacted your patients?" Seven anesthesiologists responded with, "Has resulted in death of a patient."
Of the more than 3,000 respondents, 97.6 percent reported experiencing a shortage of at least one anesthetic, and 96 percent said they have had to use substitutes for particular patients and procedures.
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