Sentences with phrase «negligent use of forceps»

Obstetricians, for example, can seriously injure the baby with their negligent use of forceps and vacuum extractors.

Brain damage resulting in CP may be sustained by negligent use of forceps or vacuum devices to assist a difficult delivery.

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Typical child birth injuries involve the negligent use of birthing forceps or vacuum extractor, and failure to treat infections, meningitis, jaundice and other conditions.

Medical errors by the physician, nurse midwife or other medical providers responsible for the delivery of the baby may not have recognized the fact that the baby was unusually large, there were signs of fetal distress, chose not to timely order an emergency cesarean section when needed or was negligent in the use of forceps or a vacuum extractor all of which caused grave injury to the baby.