New Mexico residents may have heard of a case in which a girl was declared brain dead by her doctors, but her family does not wish to have her removed from life support. The California family has filed a medical malpractice suit stemming from surgery she had in...
Cause and treatment of damaged laryngeal nerves
Most New Mexico parents who are expecting a baby anticipate that the delivery process will happen safely. However, there is always a risk that the infant may suffer an injury during the birth. In some cases, infants can suffer nerve damage during assisted deliveries....
Intra-abdominal injuries caused at birth
While most New Mexico parents expect to experience a normal, safe child birth, there are certain injuries that can be suffered by the infant during the birthing process. Though it is rare, an intra-abdominal injury could cause an infant to die if the signs are missed....
Woman needs heart transplant after misdiagnosis
New Mexico residents may not have heard of the case of a woman who had a pregnancy-related heart condition so severe that she needed a heart transplant. The woman, who suffered from misdiagnosed peripartum cardiomyopathy, experienced a medical emergency that...