Brain injury in infants most often occur due to a lack of oxygen at birth. Brain injuries caused by lack of oxygen can be lasting life and sometimes fatal.
Recently, a new study using a blanket for cool babies who are born with the lack of oxygen proved to be successful. In the study, a simple blanket with cold water pipes running through it is place on the head of babies born without enough oxygen. The blanket is able to bring the baby's body temperature down to around 91 degrees in 72 hours. In doing so, the baby's body system slows down, requiring less power and reduce the swelling on braing. The 18-month long study showed that use the blanket possibly can prevent permanent brain damage and reduces the risk of cerbral paralysis, convulsions, and death.
This blanket would be the first form of therapy for infants with brain damage. Currently, he is only being used in academic medical centers.
If you or someone you love suffers a trauma, contact the birth injury lawyers in Philadelphia of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 800-876-lawyer to learn more about their rights.
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