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Transcranial Doppler imaging is a type of ultrasound using a Doppler. The ultrasound measures the velocity of blood flow through the brain’s blood vessels. Transcranial Doppler imaging can be used to diagnose hemorrhages, clots, emboli, sickle cell disease, cerebrovascular disease, and cerebral circulatory arrest. They are also done in conjunction with other tests, including MRIs and CT scans. Transcranial Doppler is a form of intraoperative monitoring, and it works by emitting a high-frequency sound wave that bounces off various substances in the body. Echoes that are produced are detected by a sensor in the probe. The echoes can determine the …

In some cases, yes, you can sue your doctor. Some cases of cerebral palsy occur during the pregnancy or during the birth process, and could be prevented by appropriate medical care. Brain damage causes cerebral palsy. The main causes of brain damage that lead to cerebral palsy can happen during pregnancy, during labor and delivery, or during the birth process. There are some environmental and other factors that can harm development prior to a child’s birth, such as infections. Also, during the pregnancy, brain formation may be interrupted or impaired by a rupture of blood vessels or oxygen deprivation. The …

Insurance issues can be among the most frustrating aspects of living life as an amputee. For many amputees who become amputees as children, their prostheses are covered by Medicaid until the age of 18. Once they are 18, amputees are typically either covered by parents’ insurance or their own insurance, and the prostheses are paid for by a private insurance company. Unfortunately, in many cases private insurance companies do not offer the same level of services that Medicare and Medicaid do. Insurance companies may deny an amputee the prosthesis that is required and instead may try to find a less …

That’s a complex question. The term “standard of care” is used by medical malpractice attorneys in malpractice cases. The standard of care is typically defined as what other similarly trained attorneys in the same geographic area with about the same amount of experience would do in a particular situation. Intraoperative neuromonitoring means monitoring the nervous system during certain surgical procedures to ensure that the body is responding as it is supposed to. In some intraoperative neuromonitoring cases, the monitoring is not correctly performed and the surgery goes poorly. To determine whether or not medical malpractice has occurred, in most cases …

Chronic kidney disease can be easily overlooked, but the number of people afflicted have been on the rise. Currently, chronic kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the U.S., and affects 26 million Americans. Although most patients with chronic kidney disease understand their medical condition, they may not recognize the complications that are often associated with chronic kidney disease. One of the most devastating complications associated with chronic kidney disease is peripheral artery disease. People with chronic kidney disease are at higher risk than the general population of developing peripheral artery disease, which is a narrowing of …

That sounds like a terrible accident. Losing your vision can be very scary and life-altering. In some cases, there may be a medical treatment that can help. Therapy can also help people function without vision and even live full, active lives. Your legal options after an accident depend on the facts of the accident. If you were responsible for the accident, it’s unlikely you will be able to recover any compensation. If another party was responsible, you may be able to recover compensation for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and more. There are several types of accidents …

Injuries during childbirth happen regularly. In most situations, the injuries to the mother and child are minor and will heal quickly with no lasting effects. However, in some cases the injuries can cause problems that may last for years or even a lifetime. One situation in which injuries during childbirth are not uncommon involves deliveries using forceps. Forceps are an instrument that looks like a couple of spoons, and they are used to guide a baby’s head out of the birth canal. Forceps are not used in most deliveries. In fact, they are normally only used during the second stage …

Although your situation is tragic, it’s not uncommon. Xarelto has been discovered as the cause of a number of deaths and serious personal injuries. Xarelto is an anti-coagulant, and it was designed to treat atrial fibrillation. If left untreated, atrial fibrillation causes an irregular heartbeat as well as problems with the circulation system. Xarelto was also later approved to treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolisms. For decades, the standard drug that was used to treat atrial fibrillation was warfarin. Warfarin is sold under the brand name Coumadin, as well as other names. Warfarin’s effects can be reversed with vitamin …

I am so sorry to hear that you have a family member who hurt in the foster care system. Sadly, being treated poorly or experiencing abuse in the foster care system is not unheard of. Your family member may have legal options that can help him or her obtain compensation which can help the child get the therapy that is needed, as well as to help rebuild his or her life. Children are placed in foster care in Los Angeles when their parents cannot provide the proper care for them, or because they do not have anyone to care for …

I’m sorry to hear about your phantom pain. As an amputee, I can relate, as can most other amputees. The majority of amputees have phantom pain at some point after the amputation. For some amputees, the pain can be intense and may last a long time after the amputation is over. New research has shown that surgeons who perform amputations should be much more methodical than in decades past. Studies have shown that in an amputation, surgeons should be very careful to dissect the limb in order to leave bits of muscle, which can cap off the nerves. Nerves that …

I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s pressure sores. Yes, they can be easily prevented, and yes, you or your mother may be able to sue the nursing home for mistreatment. Pressure sores, which are also called bed sores, can be very painful and may become infected, which can lead to other health problems. Pressure sores can be hard to get rid of once they develop. Nursing homes must take the proper steps to ensure that their patients do not develop pressure sores. Pressure sores can be prevented with a certain level of care. Patients must be kept dry, as …

Your doctor is probably the best person to make that decision. He or she can help you weigh the risks and rewards of not only having the surgery done, but also having the procedure monitored while it is being done. Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring involves the monitoring of the nervous system using electrodes and other methods during surgery, which can help reduce the risk of complications, particularly during delicate surgeries. A recent study of low risk spinal surgeries, such as decompression and spinal fusion, found that intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring significantly reduced the rate of neurologic complications when compared with patients who …