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Elevator for the Impacted Fetal Head During Cesarean Section

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Create a disposable device that elevates the impacted fetal head from the pelvis in a safe and easy way to limit complications during a 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.

Team Picture

Top left to right: Alexis Karls (Team Leaders), Annika Rossebo (Communicator), Lauren Hicks (BWIG). Bottom left to right: Ellie Wacker (Co-BPAG), Sakina Tariq (Co-BPAG), Nesya Graupe (BSAC).
Top left to right: Alexis Karls (Team Leaders), Annika Rossebo (Communicator), Lauren Hicks (BWIG). Bottom left to right: Ellie Wacker (Co-BPAG), Sakina Tariq (Co-BPAG), Nesya Graupe (BSAC).

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Team Members

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

Advisor and Client

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

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