Posts by Crandall & Pera Law, LLC
How does hypoxia affect an infant?
Birth, as common as it is, is actually a complicated process with much that can go wrong. Infants are at risk of developing brain injuries while in the womb, during delivery or even afterward if they don’t receive the correct care. Part of the reason that infants are likely to suffer brain injuries is that…
Read MoreTraining could reduce risk of medication errors
When Ohio residents visit a hospital or doctor, they are relying on a professional’s judgment. While prescription medication can be an important part of restoring health and treating illness, medication errors can also be a common cause of patient injuries. Because prescription medicines can have serious side effects or interactions with other medicine, it is…
Read MoreWhat causes fractures and bruises to baby during birth
Childbirth can be both an incredible human feat for the mother and a challenge for the mother and child. Difficulties during childbirth can threaten the health and well-being of both the mother and the infant. In fact, nearly 30,000 infants become injured during childbirth each year in the United States. Infants are particularly vulnerable as…
Read MoreCan cerebral palsy be caused by birth injuries?
When a child is born with brain damage, this can be hard for a parent to accept. Not only can birth complications be traumatizing for the mother, but knowing that your child will have a life-long disability can be overwhelming. It can potentially lead to parental mental health issues as well as problems bonding with…
Read MoreFDA warns of a battery-depletion problem in some pacemakers
Early May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning about a battery-depletion problem in some Medtronic pacemakers. Although no recall was issued, the FDA warns patients who use certain models of Medtronic pacemakers to be watchful for signs of a low battery. How are some pacemakers malfunctioning? The batteries in some Medtronic…
Read MoreSurvey: Lewy body dementia often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s
Lewy body dementia can be confused with the dementia that results from Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, a recent survey from the Lewy Body Dementia Association found that 80% of participants with LBD were misdiagnosed as having Alzheimer’s. These patients had to see an average of three doctors before receiving an accurate diagnosis. Ohio residents may…
Read MoreSlideShare on birth injuries is a new resource for Ohio families
Each baby develops at his or her own pace, but some motor delays may indicate a more serious condition. If your baby or toddler is failing to meet developmental milestones, discuss your concerns with a pediatrician. Because babies and young toddlers cannot tell us what is wrong, it may take a referral to a pediatric…
Read MoreAnxiety often misdiagnosed as schizophrenia, according to study
Schizophrenia is a chronic and debilitating mental illness, but a study published recently in the Journal of Psychiatric Practice suggests that many of the patients in Ohio and around the country who are told that they suffer from it are misdiagnosed. After studying the case histories of 58 patients who were told by their general…
Read MoreLawsuits accuse Ohio doctor of fatally overdosing ICU patients
Lawyers representing the families of people who died after a doctor allegedly prescribed excessive amounts of painkillers plan to focus on wrongful death claims. Over two dozen lawsuits have emerged since Mount Carmel Health System informed survivors that errors or malfeasance might have caused their family members’ deaths. The accusations surround the deaths of 35…
Read MoreThe risks associated with forceps births
As an expectant mother, or the partner of one, you want to be informed on birth. What to expect, problems that could arise and how to fix them are all valuable pieces of information to hold. One complication most mothers-to-be are aware of is when something stops the baby can’t make it out through the…
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