Dr. Rian Maercks, a licensed plastic surgeon in Miami, faces disciplinary complaints after a patient died post-surgery due to an overdose of anesthetics. The Florida Department of Health's complaint details how Maercks administered an overdose of bupivacaine far exceeding safe limits during a series of cosmetic procedures, specifically citing that he injected 400 mg of Marcaine and 532 mg of Exparel. This excessive dosage directly violated established medical guidelines, contributing to the patient's death three days later. This marks the first disciplinary action against Maercks in his 16-year career in Florida.
Dr. Rian Maercks injected a patient with a lethal overdose of a local anesthetic prior to a cosmetic surgery, resulting in the patient's death shortly after.
The Florida Department of Health has initiated disciplinary action against Dr. Maercks, citing multiple instances of negligence, including administering three times the maximum dose of anesthetic.
The complaint reveals that Dr. Maercks's patient received more than double the recommended dosage of bupivacaine, far exceeding safety guidelines and leading to fatal consequences.
This incident marks a significant moment in Dr. Maercks's career, as it is the first disciplinary action in his 16 years of practice in Florida.
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