Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Neonatal Resuscitation & Cerebral Palsy Claims | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Neonatal Care | Emergency Medicine | Cerebral Palsy | Contact Delay in Performing Intubation and Cardiac Massage Results in Cerebral Palsy Claim - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Neonatal Care > Emergency Medicine > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Neonatal Care Emergency Resuscitation Delay: We secured a substantial settlement for a child who developed cerebral palsy as a direct result of delays in performing essential intubation and cardiac massage during a medical emergency, causing preventable brain damage. Critical Emergency Response: The case involved a medical emergency where immediate intubation and cardiac massage were required to maintain oxygenation and circulation, but critical delays in these life-saving interventions led to brain injury. Intubation Delay Consequences: The delay in performing intubation meant the child did not receive adequate respiratory support when it was critically needed, allowing dangerous hypoxia (oxygen deprivation) to develop and cause brain damage. Cardiac Massage Failures: Simultaneous delays in performing cardiac massage meant that circulation was not adequately maintained, further contributing to reduced oxygen delivery to the brain and increasing the risk of neurological damage. Hypoxic Brain Injury: The combined delays in intubation and cardiac massage resulted in severe hypoxic brain injury (brain damage from lack of oxygen) leading to the development of cerebral palsy with permanent neurological impairment. Emergency Protocol Failures: The case demonstrated failures in emergency resuscitation protocols, including inadequate preparation, delayed recognition of the emergency, insufficient skill levels, or poor coordination of the resuscitation team.
Measurable Results
Delay in performing intubation and cardiac massage results in cerebral palsy claim. Substantial settlement achieved for child who developed cerebral palsy due to delays in emergency intubation and cardiac massage, providing comprehensive compensation for preventable neurological damage and lifelong care requirements.