Birth Injury Infographic

BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Cool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm C. c. BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... ? ? failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 1 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. 7 6 Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Сool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... ? ? failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 1 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. 7 6 Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Сool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... ? ? failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 1 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. 7 6 Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Сool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... ? ? failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 1 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. 7 6 Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Сool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm BIRTH INJURIES A birth injury is any physical injury that an infant suffers before, during or shortly after delivery. Birth Injuries can be a result of improper care or negligence provided by a medical provider like a doctor, midwife, or nurse. BIRTH INJURIES OCCUR IN 7 PER 1,000 BIRTHS. /1,000 BIRTHS Compared with .. 7/1000 Americans are 90 years old or older. Other birth problems per 1,000 births. 3 1.5 1.2 Fetal Alcohol Downs Infant Mortality Hearing Los Birth Injuries Syndrome Syndrome WHAT SHOULD MY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER HAVE DONE? Mother or baby may not have received proper medical care, because the health care provider ... ? ? failed to anticipate birth complications with a larger baby, or in cases involving maternal health complications. delayed performing cesarean section (c-section) in presence of birth complications. failed to respond to fetal distress including irregularities in the fetal heartbeat. inappropriately administered Pitocin, a synthesized hormone used to induce or augment (speed up) labor. WHAT RISK FACTORS LEAD TO INCREASED BIRTH COMPLICATIONS? >4500g Larger infants are more susceptible to shoulder dystocia (shoulder stuck behind mother's pubic bone). Large Fetal Head Excessive Feet First Vaginal breech delivery. Traction Abnormal or exces- sive traction put on head or neck during delivery. Small Pelvic 12 1 11 Structure Cephalopelvic Dispro- portion - A fancy way of saying that the size of the mother's pelvis is not adequate for the child to be born vaginally. Time 10 Prolonged delivery 3 is a sign that some- 4. thing isn't right. 7 6 Oxygen Deprivation Birth difficulties can Premature result in oxygen depri- vation to the baby as a result of blood loss, or the twisting or com- pression of the umbili- cal cord. Delivery CLUES THAT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SUFFERED A BIRTH INJURY Not breathing at delivery Skin color blue at delivery Required resuscitation at delivery (breathing tube, oxygen CPR, etc) Developed seizure activity after delivery Needed to Organ failure or dysfunction after delivery (e.g., kidneys, heart, liver) stay in the NICU or Special Care Nursery after delivery Presence of bruises on the face and body Сool cap applied WAS DELIVERY EQUIPMENT USED INCORRECTLY? Forceps A handheld hinged instrument used for grasping and holding the baby's head as an assis- tance to vaginal delivery. Vacuum A suction cup that attaches to the baby's head. A vacuum is often used to assist in the deliv- ery of a baby. When used improperly, these devices can cause: Facial Paralysis Nerve injury and pressure on the baby's face during labor or birth. Brain Bleeding Internal bleeding in the baby's brain during labor or birth. Skull Fractures Break in the bones of the baby's skull during labor or birth. If you feel your health care provider acted with negligence, contact Sokolove Law at 800-568-7042 To access educational resources about birth injuries, visit sokolovelaw.com SOURCES http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.IMRT.IN http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/fasd/data.html http://www.asha.org/public/hearing/disorders/children.htm US Census Bureau Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992. National Health care Quality Report, AHRQ, DHHS, 2003 http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/980112-overview http://mashable.com/2010/10/14/nielsen-texting-stats/ Childhood Symptoms, Edward R. Brace, John P. Pacanowski, Ed Weiner, 1992 http://www.rightdiagnosis.com/b/birth_injury/stats.htm