Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury that can occur when an infant’s brain doesn’t receive enough oxygen. It can be a devastating condition, often leading to serious health problems or even death.
Legal nurse consultant Joan Earley has written an article in The Journal of Legal Nurse Consulting on HIE titled “Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: Pearls for the LNC.”
In her article, Earley provides valuable information on the signs and symptoms of HIE and assists attorneys with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy cases.
She also discusses the legal implications of HIE, and how LNCs can play a role in cases involving this condition. The article is a must-read for any legal nurse consultant who may encounter a case involving Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy.