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5 results for umbilical cord compression

VIChospital2025-09-29

Finding into death of Baby M

0y · Female·Perinatal asphyxia

…pital on 10 November 2022 and died at 24 minutes of age from perinatal asphyxia. Autopsy findings suggested cord compression occurring 4-6 hours before delivery had compromised foetal wellbeing, though no compromise was …

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NSWhospital2024-04-12

Inquest into the death of Everett Carleton

0y · Male·multifactorial with severe hypoxia/hypotension which occurred in the background …

…on died at birth following an emergency caesarean section complicated by unexpected placenta praevia and umbilical cord transection. The placenta was incorrectly reported as posterior on ultrasound, though this didn't c…

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QLDhospital2017-06-28

Langley, Archer

0y · Male·Amniotic fluid aspiration (severe); with contribution from thin umbilical cord a…

… clear causal link between delays and the rare aspiration event. The placental pathology revealed a thin umbilical cord predisposing to compression injury. Core failures included communication breakdowns, inadequate con…

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VIChome2026-05-29

Finding into death of Baby R

0y · Male·Perinatal hypoxia

Baby R, born at 39 weeks 6 days via planned homebirth with private midwives, died from perinatal hypoxia on day 6 of life. The mother had significant obstetric risk factors: previous emergency caesarean section, macrosom…

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VIChospital2025-05-13

Finding into death of Baby W

0y · Male·subgaleal haematoma and subarachnoid haemorrhage complicating a prolonged labour

Baby W died within 40 minutes of birth from subgaleal haematoma and subarachnoid haemorrhage following a failed instrumental delivery for prolonged labour. The coroner identified critical missed opportunities in decision…

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