Posted On: July 23, 2009
Vacuum Delivery – Cerebral Palsy and Erb’s Palsy
Vacuum extractions can be very dangerous. If preformed improperly they can result in severe birth injuries including cerebral palsy and Erb’s Palsy.
If shoulder dystocia is encountered and the doctor attempts an extraction using a vacuum, excessive force may be applied causing nerve damage to the brachial plexus and erb’s palsy.
Additionally, excessive force applied with a vacuum can result in a brain hemorrhage, stroke and cerebral palsy.
The following video demonstrates a vacuum assisted delivery.
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