What is Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy is a medical condition whereby an inadequate oxygen supply causes damage to the cells of the brain and spinal cord. Doctors generally refer to this condition as HIE. When a child suffers hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) before, during, or just after childbirth, it is possible the physician is at fault. Doctor’s medical malpractice insurance is required to cover preventable errors like these and compensate you to provide for ongoing medical care. This condition occurs most frequently during or just before birth. This type of asphyxia is extremely rare: approximately two to four of every 1,000 births involve hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. When hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) does develop, the condition is life threatening and has the high potential to cause serious and permanent brain damage. Many infants exhibiting hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) will die during the newborn period. Of those hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy infants who su
