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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy Brain Injuries Suffered at Birth

Thank you for visiting the YouTube channel of TBI Lawyers Passen & Powell. We are a brain injury law firm based in Chicago. We represent individuals who suffer traumatic brain injuries as a result of auto accidents and other personal injuries. Today we’re talking today about one of the more complicated – and devastating – types of brain injuries – brain injuries that occur at birth due to the lack of oxygen to the mother, fetus or newborn child. The medical term for oxygen deprivation is “Hypoxia.” Intrauterine hypoxia is oxygen deprivation to the fetus in the mother’s womb. What is hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy? If the fetus becomes deprived of oxygen for an extended period, a child can be born with severe brain damage – a condition referred to as hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (or HIE). A fetus or baby may become deprived of oxygen for a number of reasons, such as: • Prolonged labor • Maternal sedation • Breech deliveries • Umbilical cord problems • Fetal malnutrition When we talk about oxygen deprivation, “Time is Brain.” The longer the mother or child is deprived of oxygen, the greater the likelihood and severity of resulting brain damage. Which is why the oxygen supply of both the mother and child needs to be closely monitored by the hospital medical staff during labor and delivery. Signs of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy Health professionals are trained to recognize several signs that a fetus might be suffering from oxygen deprivation. These include: • Abnormal fetal heart rate – as seen on fetal monitoring strips • Abnormal amniotic fluid level • Vaginal bleeding or cramping; or • Decreased fetal movement In many instances, brain damage to the child or mother can be avoided if the medical staff follows the standard of care of a reasonably careful physician or healthcare provider. Unfortunately, when there are failures in basic communication among the various healthcare providers, important – and sometimes critical information – is either lost mis-communicated. Common medical mistakes during labor and delivery leading to brain damage may include: • Failure to recognize and act on fetal heart rate abnormalities; • Failure to timely deliver the baby via emergency C-section; and • Failure to timely resuscitate or intubate the baby. As a consequence of negligent delays in diagnosis and treatment, hypoxia during labor and deliver can cause devastating injuries, including: • Fetal death • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) • Cardiac birth defects • Nervous system and neurological disorders – including cerebral palsy and epilepsy The physical, emotional, and financial costs associated with hypoxia-related birth injuries are immense. If you suspect your child’s brain injury may have been caused by medical negligence, please contact us today to see if we can help. We are passionate about helping families understand whether their child’s brain injury should have been prevented with appropriate care, and if so, helping them obtain the compensation necessary to care for their child for the rest of his or her lifetime. Call us at 312-527-4500 for a Free Consultation. Or visit us at www.passenpowell.com