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Injuries to the infant that result from mechanical forces during the birth process are categorized as birth injuries. Most birth traumas are self-limiting and have a favorable outcome. Nearly one half are potentially avoidable with recognition and anticipation of obstetric risk factors. For further information regarding the compensation for the victims of birth injuries visit – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Birth injuries


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Birth Injuries
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When you enter the hospital to have a baby,
the last thing on your mind is a birth injury.
However, birth injuries are surprisingly common
and can have lifelong implications for your
child. A number of different medical errors can
lead to birth injuries, including misuse of
equipment like forceps, and medical neglect, such
as not recognizing signs of distress in a baby.
Here we point out some medical errors that may
happen.
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Medication errors.
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Improper resuscitation
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Improper forceps or vacuum use.
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Failure to identify fetal distress.
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Delayed cesarean section.
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Untreated pregnancy disorders.
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If you have been ill-treated in some way
because of medical carelessness, you can acquire
compensation for it. There are a lot of
procedures before getting the compensation. If
you want to report a medical malpractice lawsuit,
you definitely should know all its related
details. At this time you need a lawyer who
practices in medical cases. New Jersey
Medical Malpractice Lawyer firm is an experienced
law firm which deals with medical malpractice
cases.
http//njmedicallawyer.com
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