The moments after birth should be joyful as you welcome your new baby. But when complications occur, these hopes can turn to uncertainty and fear. One such complication, oxygen deprivation or hypoxia, can have significant impacts on a child’s health and future. As a family facing these challenges, arming yourself with knowledge is […]
When a baby is deprived of oxygen during labor and delivery, it can result in a serious, catastrophic birth injury called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). This condition threatens brain tissue and can lead to lifelong disabilities like cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy, seizures, and more. As a Philadelphia parent, it is important […]
Medical treatments are often a source of reassurance, with the expectation that they will improve our health, not worsen it. Intravenous (IV) therapy, a common and necessary medical procedure, is no exception. However, when negligent IV infiltration occurs, the consequences can be severe, leading to complications that may necessitate legal recourse. Understanding the nuances of […]
11.4 million individuals were employed by the construction industry in 2019. Unfortunately, the construction industry is also one of the most dangerous, and it has the second most workplace deaths in the nation. In fact, a total of 951 construction workers died on site in 2021. However, beyond physical injuries that occur, construction accidents can also […]
In the realm of healthcare, patient consent is a crucial ethical and legal consideration. Two primary forms of consent, informed and implied, govern the patient-doctor relationship. Understanding their distinctions is essential for both patients and healthcare professionals. This relationship is made all the more pressing when a healthcare professional does something negligent after informed or implied […]