{"id":1266,"date":"2022-03-21T10:00:29","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/birth-injury-lawyer\/?p=1266"},"modified":"2022-03-20T10:02:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T15:02:21","slug":"1-5-million-settlement-in-negligent-silencing-of-medical-alarms-causing-death-of-infant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/birth-injury-lawyer\/1-5-million-settlement-in-negligent-silencing-of-medical-alarms-causing-death-of-infant\/","title":{"rendered":"$1.5 Million Settlement in Negligent Silencing of Medical Alarms Causing Death of Infant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Doe was born prematurely and underwent surgery. He was prescribed home oxygen therapy in anticipation of his discharge. While still hospitalized, Doe kicked his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/safety-communications\/pulse-oximeter-accuracy-and-limitations-fda-safety-communication\">pulse oximeter<\/a> off of his foot, prompting an alarm.  <\/p>\n<p>A respiratory therapist allegedly adjusted Doe\u2019s nasal mask and repositioned him.  Less than an hour later, a desaturation alarm sounded. A clinical assistant at the hospital allegedly silenced the alarm and subsequent alarms while providing care over the next 26 minutes. <\/p>\n<p>Doe became cool to the touch. The clinical assistant allegedly attempted to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.physio-pedia.com\/Auscultation\">auscultate<\/a> a heartbeat. Unable to revive the heartbeat, the clinical assistant called for nursing assistance. When a nurse arrived, Doe was limp and unresponsive.<br \/>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robertkreisman.com\/birth-injury-lawyer\/1-5-million-settlement-in-negligent-silencing-of-medical-alarms-causing-death-of-infant\/#more-1266\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Doe was born prematurely and underwent surgery. He was prescribed home oxygen therapy in anticipation of his discharge. While still hospitalized, Doe kicked his pulse oximeter off of his foot, prompting an alarm. A respiratory therapist allegedly adjusted Doe\u2019s nasal mask and repositioned him. Less than an hour later, a desaturation alarm sounded. 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