Hypoxia
Hypoxia is the medical term for a lack of oxygen to the body. Tissues and organs, including the brain, require oxygen to function. When the supply of oxygen is disrupted then an individual’s health is certain to suffer, and his or her life may be in danger. Because the consequences of hypoxia are so severe, it is critically important that medical professionals avoid causing this condition, or when it has arisen that they urgently seek to resolve the matter.
Medical negligence that causes hypoxia can take a heavy physical, emotional, and financial toll. Living with consequences of this negligence can be difficult. Although the harm resulting from medical malpractice can never be fully undone, a successful lawsuit might help you to obtain the compensation that you need to address relevant expenses and damages. Contact a Pennsylvania medical malpractice attorney of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more.
Dangers of Hypoxia
Hypoxia might develop as a complication of another health concern, such as those which compromise an individual’s pulmonary system. It may also occur due to errors made in diagnosis or treatment, and therefore might be a direct result of medical malpractice. The following may occur if there is a severe lack of oxygen intake:
- Seizures
- Coma
- Priapism
- Brain damage
- Organ damage
- Birth injuries
- Death
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If you have suffered complications from hypoxia caused by medical malpractice, we may be able to help. Contact the Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more in a free consultation.