Lahtinen, J.
Claimant's decedent, a 49-year-old forklift operator, underwent trigger release surgery on two fingers to relieve a work-related condition. The surgery, which was performed under a local anesthetic, lasted approximately 35 minutes during which there were no problems. After decedent's transfer to a recovery room, he began to experience respiratory problems and his condition deteriorated. He experienced respiratory and cardiac arrest and, despite efforts...
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