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• Nitrous Oxide Overdose Lawsuit Alleges Medical Procedure Resulted in Acute Toxic Encephalopathy

  April 15, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical malpractice lawsuit alleges that a doctor who performed a woman’s liposuction procedure caused a nitrous oxide overdose, resulting in brain toxicity.

• Lawsuit Alleges Nitrous Oxide Use Led to Child’s Death at Dentist

  January 5, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A medical malpractice lawsuit blames the death of a 9-year-old girl on failure to properly monitor her after being placed under anesthesia with nitrous oxide and nine other medications.

• Study Suggests There May Not Be a Link Between Ozempic, Mounjaro and Post-Surgery Aspiration Pneumonia

  March 12, 2025

  Irvin Jackson

  New findings appear to contradict warnings that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Mounjaro, can increase the risk of post-surgical aspiration due to a lack of gastric emptying.

• Pulmonary Aspiration Warning Added to Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Other GLP-1s Regarding Use Before Anesthesia or Deep Sedation

  November 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is requiring new label warnings for Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and all other GLP-1 drugs, indicating they may cause pulmonary aspiration during surgery.

• FDA Database Reveals High Number of Severe Adverse Events Involving Problem from Ozempic, Similar GLP1 Drugs

  August 5, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds significant serious adverse events linked to the use of diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, with older drugs in the class linked to a higher risk of death.

• Emergency Rooms Should Be Ready to Handle Ozempic, Mounjaro Side Effects, Doctor Warns

  July 29, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A doctor is warning Emergency Rooms to prepare for patients suffering from Ozempic, Mounjaro side effects and the side effects of similar drugs, which may cause stomach paralysis and an increased risk of suffocation during sedation.

• Latino Respirator Patients More Likely to Be Oversedated: Study

  March 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  U.S. researchers warn that Latino patients suffering respiratory distress are often oversedated when placed on breathing assistance machines.

• FDA Warns of Mental Health Side Effects Linked to Ketamine Use

  October 16, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The FDA is warning patients that using compounded ketamine may increase the risk of mental disorders.

• Ozempic Stomach Risks Result in Debate Among Anesthesiologists Over Surgery Guidelines

  September 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Some anesthesiologists are saying recent ASA guidelines don't go far enough to prevent Ozempic stomach risks during surgery.

• Surgical Risks May Result from Ozempic, Wegovy Use Before Anesthesia, Experts Warn

  July 7, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  New guidance calls for patients to stop taking Ozempic, Wegovy and similar drugs before surgery due to risks of vomiting and suffocation.