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Hypoxia

 

What is hypoxia?

 

Hypoxia is a medical condition in which the body or a part of the body is deprived of oxygen. It most commonly occurs during birth or during other complications involving vital organs.

 

Hypoxia during childbirth

 

Oxygen deprivation can occur at birth, resulting in harm to the child. Complications from hypoxia include blindness, mental impairment, cerebral palsy, physical disability and possibly death. Hypoxia can occur when a doctor does not properly monitor the pregnant mother during labor. It is more common in premature births.

 

Hypoxia during labor can occur because of several factors including: A drop in blood pressure or lowered heart rate, blood loss caused by damage to the placenta or uterus, or the position of the umbilical cord.

 

Hypoxia in other instances

 

Hypoxia can also occur during heart attack, severe bleeding, anesthesia errors, and during extreme bodily trauma. In these cases the hypoxia can affect vital organs, such as the brain and could result in serious health problems like mental disability.

 

If you or someone you know has suffered from hypoxia due to a medical provider’s error, the attorneys at Silberstein, Awad & Miklos, P.C. can assist you in determining if you can recover compensation through a medical malpractice claim. Please contact the medical malpractice lawyers in New York City at Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. for a free consult. Our birth injury attorney in New York are here to help!

 

 

 

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