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Fetal Scalp Monitoring Negligence

When an expecting mother goes into labor, it is important for doctors to gather whatever information they need to know about the mother and child’s health before making any major decisions. If there is any type of complication that occurs during the procedure, the attending physicians need to know about the child’s condition so that they can take any necessary action to protect the child. Utilizing a fetal scalp electrode is often an essential measure in these cases.

If your child has been injured because of a doctor’s failure to act according to accurate information, contact the New Jersey birth injury lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 today.

Failing to Use an Electrode

A doctor can use an electrode attached to the infant’s scalp to get readings about the infant’s health. This electrode can pick up a variety of important readings, including the heart rate of the infant. Knowing this, doctors can have a clearer understanding of what action to take next. Failure to gather this information can result in the following problems:

  • Failure to perform a cesarean section procedure if necessary
  • Failure to swiftly resolve dangerous health concerns prior to delivery
  • Failure to adapt delivery measures appropriately

Because of these issues, a child can be born with serious developmental problems that may have a considerable impact on their physical health and cognitive capacities.

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Mistakes in the delivery room can result in serious injuries for a child and mother and they may require long-term treatment. To discuss your legal options if you have suffered because of the failure to adequately monitor a child’s welfare during labor and delivery, contact the New Jersey birth injury attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.