Glossary of Medical Malpractice Law Terms
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Baxter Dialysis Filter:
A filter for dialysis machines produced by Baxter International,
Inc. The manufacturer has recalled certain filters that were found
to be defective.
Baycol: Originally
prescribed to lower cholesterol, Baycol has been voluntarily
recalled by Bayer Pharmaceuticals because it was linked to
Rhabdomyolysis, which can be fatal.
Benzene: A chemical that is
frequently used in manufacturing and present in industrial fumes.
Benzene exposure can cause cancer and other health complications.
Birth injury: A physical
injury suffered by a baby during delivery. Birth injuries may be
related to pre-existing maternal or fetal health problems, or
related to negligence by a health care professional such as a doctor
or another member of the professional medical staff. These injuries
may cause permanent disabilities or even death.
Brain Damage: During
pregnancy or birth, brain damage to a child may cause cerebral
palsy. The following problems may result in brain damage: Rh
incompatibility, a lack of oxygen to the baby, a mother's urinary
tract infection, bleeding within the infant's brain, or poisoning
due to the mother's use of alcohol and drugs. |
