Cerebral Hypoxia
Cerebral hypoxia occurs as the result of a decrease of oxygen supply to the brain, even with adequate blood flow. When this condition happens during surgery of childbirth, the negligence of a medical provider might be to blame.
In addition to surgical error or birthing complications, complications of general anesthesia can also create conditions that can lead to cerebral hypoxia. When hypoxia lasts for long periods of time, it can cause life-threatening conditions such as coma, seizures, and even brain death. In some cases, the fact that hypoxia occurred might not be known or disclosed, and long-term effects of a decrease in oxygen supply might not be immediately obvious.
Symptoms of mild cerebral hypoxia include inattentiveness, poor judgment, memory loss, and a decrease in motor coordination. The inability to concentrate and lack of coordination might result in permanent disability to the victim of cerebral hypoxia, particularly when the victim is an infant of a child.
If you or someone you love has suffered from cerebral hypoxia as the result of a medical procedure, or you suspect that deprivation of oxygen may have occurred, please call us us at 480-905-9208 or 1-888-905-9208 (toll free) to discuss how we can help with this sensitive area of medical malpractice.
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