$4.9M
Brain Injury
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Case Details
Settlement for brain injured child. This case involved the care provided to a newborn baby while admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). After a difficult delivery, the baby was admitted to the NICU for monitoring. While in the NICU, the baby demonstrated numerous signs of respiratory distress over the course of three days. These signs included acrocyanosis (discoloration of the extremities), the refusal to feed, lethargy, and jitteriness (which was actually the onset of seizures). Despite these signs, the baby’s doctors did not order or perform any tests to investigate for the presence of respiratory dysfunction. Additionally, no attempt was made to provide supplemental oxygen or to intubate the baby. As a result, the baby suffered severe neurological injury due to hypoxia requiring 24-hour care.
Additional Notes
The case was settled with a confidentiality agreement in place. As a result, the disclosure of the parties involved, the location of the hospital, and detailed recitation of the underlying acts of negligence was not permitted.