CONCLUSION:: The medical record of newborns with poor outcomes frequently has a paucity of objective, evidence-based data. This leads to speculation and unethical expert testimony. The protocol will assist in confirming or refuting allegations of intrapartum asphyxia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE:: III. PMID: 20664384 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology)