4 articles on "abruption"

$20,000,000 Recovery In Case Alleging Doctors Did Not Take Action While Patient Had A Placental Abruption

Expectant parents place the health of their unborn baby in the hands of their doctor. In doing so, they expect the doctor to be able to deal with any problem that could occur during the pregnancy, especially any complication that poses a major danger...

Nurse Pays Out Over $4 Million For Harm To Child During Time She Did Not React To Signs Of Fetal Distress

There are several kinds of errors physicians make when faced with a pregnant woman experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so high risk for the unborn child is that is may drastically lessen the amount of ...

Why Nurses Might Fail To Notify A Doctor That Baby Suffers From A Placental Abruption

There are several types of mistakes medical staff make when faced with an expectant mother experiencing a placental abruption. The reason that an abruption of the placental is so dangerous for the unborn child is that is can greatly lessen the amount...

Mother Sues Paramedics Whose Actions Led To Death Of Her Baby

Paramedics, who are typically the first on the scene of a medical emergency must give treatment that meets the applicable standard of care. Their ability to determine symptoms, to make quick and accurate choices whether to contact a doctor for help, ...