Umbilical Cord Compression & Interactive Fetal Monitor
In this case, it was claimed that errors committed by the doctor during the delivery of this child resulted in permanent brain damage. Specifically, the claim was that the brain was injured during the use of a vacuum extractor.Trial Exhibits was asked to create a presentation of an alternate theory to show that the injury to this baby occurred much earlier due to umbilical cord compression during the mother’s contractions. The Trial Exhibits solution was to create a combination of a custom medical animation, a stock medical illustration and a custom interactive presentation to present all the facts of the case.Click here to view this video on our YouTube pageFirst, it was necessary to create an animation of fetal oxygenation showing the importance of the umbilical cord in carrying oxygen from the mother and placenta to the fetus in utero. Next, we showed how the umbilical cord can become entrapped during labor and how compression of the cord can obstruct blood flow to the baby.
Mar 25, 2020 - 1 min read