Oxygen Deprivation and Obstetrician Malpractice
Oxygen deprivation (often described by the medical terms "anoxia" and "hypoxia") is caused when the supply of oxygen to an infant's brain is reduced. It can happen in all stages of pregnancy, labor and delivery. The affects of oxygen deprivation are severe, most prominently causing brain damage, Cerebral Palsy and death.
While natural circumstances, like the umbilical cord becoming compressed or twisted, can cause oxygen deprivation, medical malpractice, or negligence may also be the cause. There are many ways that medical negligence can cause oxygen deprivation:
- Failure to use proper monitoring equipment
- Failure to consistently monitor the fetus and infant
- Failure to seek the help of a specialist when needed
- Failure to do a cesarean section (C-section) when needed
If you believe that medical malpractice may be to blame for your child's birth injury, talk with an attorney about your options. The lawyers at the Pennsylvania law offices of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy, L.L.C., use our extensive experience in medical malpractice law to help protect your interests and maximize the results of medical negligence lawsuits.
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Regardless of the nature of your experience, if you have suffered a life changing injury or the death of a loved one, talk with our attorneys about your options. Contact the lawyers at the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia law offices of Caroselli Beachler McTiernan & Conboy, L.L.C., by calling us at 412-567-1232 in Pittsburgh or Western Pennsylvania, 215-792-6153 in Philadelphia or Eastern Pennsylvania or toll free at 866-466-5789. You may also complete our online contact form. Initial consultations are free and confidential.
