When a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, the parents might feel emotionally devastated. It is common for parents to worry about their children’s future and whether they will ever be able to live independent, happy lives. Cerebral palsy (CP ranges in severity and does not affect all children with the condition in the same […]
Many surgical procedures are performed under general anesthesia. Anesthetics are drugs that are used to keep patients from experiencing pain and can be administered to provide local numbing or to induce unconsciousness. Anesthetics work in a few different ways based on the combination of the drugs that are administered and the type of procedure. Different […]
If you suffered injuries while you were being treated in a hospital, you might wonder whether the hospital might be liable for medical malpractice or negligence. If the treating physician was the person who negligently caused your injuries, the hospital may or may not be liable. While hospitals are typically responsible for the negligence of […]
Pennsylvanians go to hospital emergency departments to take care of immediate medical needs. People expect they will receive quality care in the emergency room. However, hospital emergency departments often lack enough staff to quickly address all of their patient’s needs. When there aren’t enough medical staff members in an emergency department, it is easier for […]
Learning that your child has cerebral palsy can be devastating. You might worry about the quality of life your child might enjoy and how long he or she might be expected to live. Cerebral palsy varies in severity, so there is a range of prognoses and life expectancies for children who develop this condition. Here […]