Chambers v Southern Health and Social Services Board

(1990) 1 Med LR 231

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION

and Lord Justice MACDERMOTT

Professional liability — Anaesthetist — Duty of care — Difficult intubation due to female patient's obesity and absence of teeth — Aspiration of stomach fluid by patient during operation — Whether anaesthestist liable for resulting injury — Whether drugs administered in proper order and dosage — Anaesthetist's notes — Requirements of good anaesthetic practice