Fetal Monitoring Electrodes
A doctor may require more information regarding a child’s health before making an informed decision about moving forward with a particular course of action in the labor and delivery process. These decisions can have a major impact on a child’s health, as a serious error may result in potentially permanent developmental problems. In order to gather this important information, a doctor may use a fetal scalp electrode.
For more information regarding your options if your child has suffered because of a delivery room doctor’s negligence, contact the Philadelphia birth injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.
Failure to Use Proper Monitoring Devices
A fetal electrode monitor is attached to an infant’s scalp while they are still in the womb. The electrode can transfer information regarding the child’s heart rate, which may help physicians understand whether the child is in need of immediate help or not.
By using a scalp electrode, a doctor may avoid several very serious health problems. The following problems can be linked to the failure to properly monitor a child’s health before delivery:
- Temporary or permanent paralysis
- Developmental disorders
- Language disorders
- Broken bones or skull fractures
- Failure to thrive
In some cases, a child may require ongoing long-term care to attempt to counter the effects of these injuries. A child may be left with a permanent disability because of a doctor’s failure to take proper action, and you may be able to pursue financial compensation through a civil lawsuit.
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If your child has suffered because of a doctor’s mistakes, there may be legal action available. To learn more about your legal options as a parent, contact the Philadelphia birth injury attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.