Baby K
Baby K
Baby K (pronounced /ˈbeɪbi ˈkeɪ/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in neonatology, to refer to a newborn or infant who is in a persistent vegetative state. The term originated from a landmark legal case in the United States involving an infant known as Baby K.
Etymology
The term "Baby K" is derived from the pseudonym used to protect the identity of the infant involved in the aforementioned legal case. The letter "K" does not have any specific medical significance.
Related Terms
- Persistent Vegetative State: A condition in which a person is awake but showing no signs of awareness.
- Neonatology: A subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn.
- Medical Ethics: The system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to the practice of medicine.
Legal Case
The Baby K case was a significant event in the field of medical ethics. The infant, born with anencephaly, was kept alive for over two years due to the insistence of the mother and a court ruling that the hospital could not withdraw life-sustaining treatment. This case sparked a nationwide debate on the ethics of prolonging life in cases where there is no hope for recovery or improvement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Baby K
- Wikipedia's article - Baby K
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