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Journal Articles

  1. Domino KB, Posner KL, Caplan RA, Cheney FW: Awareness during anesthesia: A closed claims analysis. Anesthesiology 90: 1053-1061, 1999. [Abstract, NLM PubMed Link] See also: Anesthesia - General. Order this article from: ASA Closed Claims Project
    1. Deficiencies of labeling and vigilance were common causes for awake paralysis, whereas recall during general anesthesia represented a more diverse group. Claims for recall during general anesthesia were more likely in females and with nitrous-narcotic-relaxant techniques.

Newsletter Articles

  1. Domino KB: Closed malpractice claims for awareness during anesthesia. ASA Newsletter 60(6):14-17, 1996. [Full Text] See also: Anesthesia - General
  2. Kent CD: Liability Associated With Awareness During Anesthesia. ASA Newsletter 70(6): 8-10, 2006. [Full Text; PDF Version] See also: Anesthesia - General

Conference Presentations and ASA Abstracts

  1. Kent CD, Posner KL, Cheney FW, Lee LA, Domino KB: Update on Closed Claims for Awareness during General Anesthesia. Anesthesiology 105: A1548, 2006. [Full Text] See also: Anesthesia - General