Anesthesiologist Sentenced to 10.5 Years for Child's Death in Dental Clinic

The Frankfurt court found the doctor guilty of manslaughter after administering contaminated anesthesia, leading to a four-year-old's death.

The anesthesiologist was convicted of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter after a four-year-old girl died from contaminated anesthesia at a dental clinic in Kronberg, Hesse.
Three other children suffered blood poisoning but survived after receiving the same contaminated anesthetic from the doctor.
The court ruled that the doctor had ignored basic hygiene standards and continued using the anesthetic despite knowing about the contamination.
The anesthesiologist had a prior conviction for negligent homicide in 2019, raising concerns about his continued practice.
The court also imposed a professional ban on the doctor and awarded damages to the victims' families, though the ruling is not yet final and may be appealed.