The brain requires approximately 20% of the body’s oxygen intake
to function properly. Hypoxia occurs when the brain does not receive enough
oxygen. The low levels of oxygen limits brain activity, interrupting neurotransmitters
and electrochemical impulses. This can seriously affect the rest of the
body. Brain cells can die within five minutes. If not handled appropriately
and quickly, cerebral hypoxia can cause brain damage or death.
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The Accepted Standard of Care for Doctors
In Texas, jurors are given the following definition of negligence:
“Negligence,” when used with respect to the conduct of
Dr. Davis, means failure to use ordinary care, that, failing to do that which
a physician of ordinary prudence would have done under the same or similar circumstances
of doing that which a physician of ordinary prudence would not have done under the same of similar circumstances.
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Because different forms of anesthesia affect your senses and spinal function,
many things can go wrong if the drug is not administered properly. Studies
estimate that seven in every million patients die from an anesthesia error,
with many more sustaining injuries. If anesthesiologists do not follow
protocol, many things can go wrong. How anesthesia affects the body:
Continue reading What Can Go Wrong When Using Anesthesia?
The Institute of Medicine estimates that, on average, 98,000 people die
because of medical errors, while extensive amounts of people are injured because of it. Under U.S. laws, those injured or killed because of inaction or negligence can file for compensation. However, recent studies show that while the number of medical malpractice suits are going down, medical errors are actually increasing. One reason many fail to file a claim against a doctor or hospital is that they are misinformed. At Hampton & King, we want you to be
informed of the facts and fiction surrounding such a debated topic.
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Approximately 10,000 babies born in the United States will develop cerebral
palsy, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. That means
that 1 in every 323 children will be diagnosed with cerebral palsy. It
is a rare childhood disorder that effects the part of the brain that directly
controls motor movement, muscle tone and/or posture. The symptoms and
their effects vary depending on the type of cerebral palsy and severity
of the condition. This severity can range from a slightly awkward walk
to the loss of muscle movement completely.
Continue reading What You Need to Know About Cerebral Palsy
When we visit the doctor’s office, we expect them to know what our
conditions represent. If we experience a lump in our body parts, have
a rash on our skin, or feel a strange soreness in our joints, the doctors
are responsible for taking the time to understand the symptoms and properly
diagnose them. Unfortunately, physicians and medical practitioners often
incorrectly identify illnesses, leading to further injury. Reports suggest
an average of 12 million Americans are misdiagnosed a year. Some of the
most commonly misdiagnosed conditions can prove life threatening.
Continue reading What are the Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Conditions?