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Elevator for the Impacted Fetal Head During Cesarean Section

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Create a fetal head cap that can be used to safely deliver an impacted fetal head during Cesarean Section

Project Overview

When a fetal head is impacted, it cannot be delivered by normal methods during cesarean section because it is lodged deep within the pelvis. This can cause serious harm to the birthing parent and baby during birth because it may lead to uterine bleeding. Our group aims to develop a fetal head cap that fits around the skull and contains handles that are reachable from the abdominal incision. These handles will allow for better traction for physicians to disimpact the fetal head during delivery. This device will prevent trauma to the fetal head and will prevent tears in the uterus that can cause life-threatening hemorrhaging to mothers.

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From the left- Elizabeth Wacker, Alexis Karls, Lauren Hicks, Nesya Graupe, Sakina Tariq
From the left- Elizabeth Wacker, Alexis Karls, Lauren Hicks, Nesya Graupe, Sakina Tariq

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Team Members

  • Lauren Hicks - Team Leader
  • Sakina Tariq - Communicator
  • Alexis Karls - BSAC
  • Nesya Graupe - BWIG
  • Elizabeth Wacker - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Dr. Aviad Hai - Advisor
  • Dr. Jay Lick - Client

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