{"id":12186,"date":"2022-05-19T13:38:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-19T21:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aitkenlaw.com\/?p=12186"},"modified":"2022-05-19T13:38:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-19T21:38:53","slug":"recognizing-the-effects-of-infant-asphyxia-and-cerebral-palsy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aitkenlaw.com\/newsite\/2022\/05\/19\/recognizing-the-effects-of-infant-asphyxia-and-cerebral-palsy\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing the Effects of Infant Asphyxia and Cerebral Palsy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant asphyxia is a serious medical condition that can cause lifelong consequences and complications. If your child suffered from this condition, here is the information you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Infant Asphyxia?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This condition sometimes occurs during or immediately after birth. Because the brain is not receiving the necessary oxygen and nutrients, cells do not work properly and can cause brain damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Causes of Infant Asphyxia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common causes of infant asphyxia include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to monitor fetal distress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Umbilical cord issues, such as the umbilical cord wrapping around the baby\u2019s neck, compressed cords, or restricted cords<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breech birth or other abnormal birth presentation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to perform a timely C-section after trouble is detected<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large baby size, which can make delivery longer and more difficult<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High or low blood pressure for the baby or mother<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shoulder dystocia\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unformed or blocked airways for the infant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms of Infant Asphyxia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Symptoms that infant asphyxia has occurred include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not breathing or weak breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low heart rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seizures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blue, gray, or pale skin color<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor muscle tone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Too much acid in the blood<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baby\u2019s first stool mixed into the amniotic fluid<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Floppy or limp feeling of the body<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-Term Effects of Infant Asphyxia\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant asphyxia can lead to long-term brain damage, cerebral palsy, and other serious medical conditions. However, not all instances of infant asphyxia lead to these serious consequences. The potential harm depends on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of time the child was deprived of oxygen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How low the oxygen level was<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the child received treatment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If infant asphyxia causes brain damage when the child is born, the baby may develop hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, which is a neurological impairment that is a leading cause of infant mortality and severe impairment. This condition can lead to serious medical conditions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epilepsy and seizure disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental delays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respiratory conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning disabilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Behavioral and emotional disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speech delays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hearing or vision impairments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nutritional problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orthopedic problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin and dental issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The condition can also lead to cerebral palsy and other motor disorders. Birth asphyxia is associated with approximately 7% of cerebral palsy cases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Damages in an Infant Asphyxia Case<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infant asphyxia and cerebral palsy can result in a lifetime of medical expenses and care. The family may be able to recover compensation for these expenses, their lost wages as they take their child to medical appointments or care for them, home modifications to accommodate their disability, their child\u2019s pain and suffering, and other damages through a personal injury claim. Medical malpractice or healthcare negligence may be responsible for your child\u2019s injuries. A birth injury lawyer at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn can review the circumstances surrounding your child\u2019s injury and determine your options for recovering compensation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact Us for Help with Your Child\u2019s Infant Asphyxia Case<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your child suffered from birth asphyxia and developed cerebral palsy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aitkenlaw.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our experienced birth injury lawyers. We can guide you through the process of pursuing fair compensation following a healthcare provider\u2019s negligent care. Our <a href=\"\/riverside\/\">Riverside personal injury lawyers<\/a> provide free case consultation to explain your legal rights and how you can help your child through the pursuit of a personal injury claim.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Infant asphyxia is a serious medical condition that can cause lifelong consequences and complications. If your child suffered from this condition, here is the information you need to know. What Is Infant Asphyxia? Asphyxia is a lack of oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This condition sometimes occurs during or immediately after birth. 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