Fetal distress: signs, causes and treatment
May 23, 2013
There can be indications of fetal distress at any point before or during labor, and it results from oxygen deprivation. Recognizing signs of this and then taking the appropriate measures to prevent bir...
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Shock During Pregnancy May Reveal Negligent Healthcare Workers
Apr 28, 2013
Shock during pregnancy occurs when the body cannot deliver an adequate supply of blood to vital organ systems. Shock may result from injury, illness or excessive bleeding, and can lead to a loss of co...
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Permanent Vegetative State Guide for Loved Ones
Apr 28, 2013
An injury or illness can be severe enough to cause a permanent vegetative state, or coma. A coma is a state of unconsciousness caused by damage to the cortex in the brain. The person is alive and aware...
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Exposure to Toxins During Pregnancy & What it May Mean for Your Child's Health
Mar 28, 2013
Unfortunately, exposure to toxins during pregnancy may still affect some women despite their best efforts to avoid them. This exposure may, in some cases, have negative effects on a developing fetus an...
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Erb’s Palsy: What Causes It, How It's Treated & Financial Recovery in a Malpractice Claim
Feb 28, 2013
Erb's palsy is a type of brachial plexus injury a child may suffer during a difficult labor and delivery. The condition is noted by loss of movement in the upper arm and trouble rotating the lower arm....
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Glasgow Coma Scale to Assess Consciousness & Coma after Severe Brain Injury
Feb 28, 2013
The Glasgow Coma Scale is a scoring system used to determine a patients level of consciousness. It is designed for use with patients who have suffered traumatic head or severe brain injuries, and is wi...
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Learning about Anoxic Brain Injury in a Cleveland Birth Injury
Feb 27, 2013
Birth brain injuries can occur just before birth, during labor and delivery or immediately following. Some are more likely to cause disabling or life-threatening harm, such as those involving the brain...
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Basics on Hypoxic Brain Injury: Ischemia Encephalopathy (HIE)
Feb 27, 2013
Hypoxic brain injuries stemming from oxygen deprivation can impact not only the brain, but also other vital organs in the body. Hypoxic Ischemia Encephalopathy (HIE) is one such type of birth brain inj...
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Wrong Medical Diagnosis: Suing for Emotional Stress
Jan 28, 2013
Injured after receiving a wrong medical diagnosis? Suing for emotional stress may be an option for you. You could be entitled to damages that address financial, physical and emotional losses. For help ...
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Birth Trauma: Failure to Assess Risk to Baby for Pregnant or Nursing Mothers
Jan 27, 2013
Birth trauma can sometimes be the result of obstetrician malpractice, whether it's failing to assess the risk to a baby in the mothers womb or while being nursed. When serious injuries occur, compensat...
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