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One of the more common circumstances which may cause injury during birth is when the supply of oxygen is curtailed to the baby during delivery. In some cases this will be referred to as a hypoxic-ischemic insult which may lead to hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Brain injury terminology
Encephalopathy - any brain disease, damage or malfunction.
Hypoxia - a relative lack of oxygen is known as a hypoxic insult.
Anoxia - a total lack of oxygen.
Ischemic insult - a lack of blood flow to the brain.
So, a hypoxic-ischemic insult resulting in encephalopathy is a partial lack of oxygen to the brain which results in brain damage.
Like traumatic brain injury, where damage is caused by impact, hypoxic-ischemic birth injuries can vary from very mild to very severe and if the oxygen deprivation is prolonged or total it can result in death.
In babies, hypoxic-ischemic insult may lead to conditions such as cerebral palsy, physical disability and learning disabilities.
Where injury during birth has caused severe hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in an infant the mortality rate is reportedly 25-50%. Multiple organ failure is most usually the cause of death and most deaths occur in the first week after delivery.
In most countries with technologically advanced labour care for expectant mothers the incidence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is 1-8 cases per 1000 births.
Claiming compensation for injury during birth
If you or your baby have suffered birth injury after a mismanaged labour or delivery the medical negligence solicitors at YouClaim can help you make a claim for 100% compensation.
Whilst we understand that a major factor in your decision to pursue a claim against the health care team charged with your care may well be more to do with seeing justice be done, the award of financial damaged may help you and your baby to secure financial stability for the future.
All our compensation lawyers work under the governance of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and their professionalism and understanding of the sensitive issues surrounding birth injuries are second to none.
Whilst almost all cases of medical negligence will incur some costs, in the event of a won case we ensure that our claimants receive every penny of their damages award as we never take a penny.
Call YouClaim today, on 0800 10 757 95, if you have suffered an injury during birth and we will discuss with you the possibility of making a claim. Alternatively, you can contact us via echat or by filling in an online claim form so that we may call you back at amore convenient time.
