By Patricia Iyer MSN RN LNCC

(Pat is a legal nurse consultant who provides education to healthcare providers about patient safety. She can be reached at patriciaiyer@gmail.com)

I woke up from a routine colonoscopy with coughing and not being able to speak. What went wrong?

The gastroenterologist told me I started coughing during the procedure. I inhaled some saliva into my lungs. Continue reading “Aspiration and Risks of Anesthesia” →