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Hospitals Take Measures To Eliminate Birth-Related Injuries and Deaths

In the preceding article, a coalition of some of the country's leading hospitals announce the formation of a collaborative effort designed to reduce the number of preventable birth-related injuries and deaths that occur, according to a source in the article, in close to 3 of every 1,000 births.   This is welcome news.  As the article states, there are way too many preventable birth-related injuries and deaths each year.  Common issues listed as being responsible for these perinatal injuries and death include, inappropriate use of labor-inducing drugs, inappropriate use of vacuum extractors or forceps, failure to recognize an infant in distress, failure to timely intiate cesarian births, and failure to properly resusciate a depressed baby.

The Premier Perinatal Safety Initiative (which includes local Baptist Hospital East) seeks to make these improvements in perinatal care through information sharing, "care bundles", studies and analyses, and the creation of an advisory counsel.

As stated, the occurrence of preventable birth-related injuries and deaths is a significant problem.  The law firm of Franklin Gray and White represents clients whose children have experienced such injuries or death.  If you believe your child was the victim of such a birth-related injury, please contact our firm for a free consulation.