Birth injury
Birth Injury
Birth injury (pronunciation: /bɜːrθ ˈɪndʒəri/) is a term used to describe any damage or injury sustained by an infant during the process of childbirth. The term is often used in the context of medical malpractice lawsuits, where it is alleged that the injury was caused by the negligence of a healthcare provider.
Etymology
The term "birth injury" is derived from the English words "birth" (from Old English gebyrd, meaning "the act of being born") and "injury" (from Latin injuria, meaning "wrong, injustice").
Related Terms
- Birth Trauma: A term used to describe the physical injuries sustained by a newborn during the process of childbirth.
- Cerebral Palsy: A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is often a result of birth injury.
- Erb's Palsy: A paralysis of the arm caused by injury to the upper group of the arm's main nerves, specifically during birth.
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): A type of brain damage that occurs when an infant's brain doesn't receive enough oxygen and blood. It is a potential consequence of a birth injury.
- Medical Malpractice: A legal cause of action that occurs when a medical or healthcare professional deviates from standards in their profession, thereby causing injury to a patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Birth injury
- Wikipedia's article - Birth injury
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