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(O68.9) Labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
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2 916 183 in individuals diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified confirmed
Diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified is diagnosed Women are 99.98% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified - Men aged 20-24 and Women aged 30-34
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 20-24
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-19, 25-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-9, 50-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 10-49
Disease Features labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified - what does this mean
Labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified is a condition where the baby experiences a period of distress during labour and delivery due to a variety of factors such as prolonged labour, poor maternal nutrition, a large baby or a difficult delivery. this can lead to a decrease in oxygen supply to the baby, resulting in a decreased heart rate and other signs of fetal distress.
What happens during the disease - labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
The pathogenesis of labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified, is likely due to a combination of factors including inadequate uteroplacental perfusion, uterine tachysystole, inadequate fetal oxygenation, and/or placental abruption. these can lead to fetal distress, which can manifest as decreased fetal heart rate, decreased fetal movement, and/or decreased oxygenation, all of which can lead to fetal asphyxia and/or hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain medical history and physical examination.
- Evaluate fetal heart rate.
- Evaluate maternal vital signs.
- Monitor uterine contractions.
- Perform fetal monitoring.
- Perform amniotic fluid analysis.
- Perform ultrasound examination.
- Perform genetic testing.
- Perform laboratory testing.
- Perform imaging studies.
- Perform postpartum assessment.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce fetal stress and facilitate a safe delivery.
- Monitor the fetal heart rate for signs of distress
- Administer oxygen to the mother and baby
- Monitor the mother's contractions
- Administer medications to reduce the fetal stress, if necessary
- Perform an ultrasound to assess fetal position and size
- Perform an amniocentesis to evaluate fetal health
- Perform an episiotomy, if necessary
- Provide emotional support to the mother and family
- Perform an emergency cesarean section, if necessary
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified - Prevention
The best way to prevent labour and delivery complicated by fetal stress is for pregnant women to practice good prenatal care. this includes regular visits to the doctor, getting recommended vaccinations, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drugs. it is also important to keep track of fetal movements and to contact a doctor if there are any changes in fetal movement.