
HIE Resulting from Medical Malpractice
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a type of brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation and limited blood flow to the brain, is often linked to birth injuries caused by negligent actions of a physician or medical professional during the neonatal period, pregnancy, or birth. HIE is a broad term that also includes birth asphyxia, perinatal asphyxia, and neonatal encephalopathy. HIE Linked to…