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(P02.4) Fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
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553 932 in individuals diagnosis fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord confirmed
19 012 deaths with diagnosis fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
3% mortality rate associated with the disease fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
Diagnosis fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord is diagnosed Men are 9.45% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
11 344 (3.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
7 668 (3.1 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
Absence or low individual and public risk
Fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord - what does this mean
Prolapsed cord occurs when the umbilical cord slips through the cervix and into the vagina before the baby is born. this can cause compression of the cord, cutting off oxygen and nutrients to the fetus or newborn. in some cases, the prolapsed cord can cause the baby to be born prematurely or with severe physical and neurological deficits.
What happens during the disease - fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord
Prolapsed cord occurs when the umbilical cord slips through the cervix and is pushed into the vagina ahead of the baby during labor. this can cause compression of the umbilical cord, which can lead to decreased oxygen and nutrient supply to the fetus, as well as increased risk of infection. if left untreated, the baby can suffer from a variety of complications, including birth asphyxia, meconium aspiration, and stillbirth.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Ultrasound to check for fetal position and cord length
- Doppler ultrasound to measure the fetal heart rate
- Assessment of the amniotic fluid levels
- Fetal scalp pH testing
- Assessment of the umbilical cord blood flow
- Assessment of the umbilical cord position
- Assessment of the fetal movement
- Assessment of the fetal breathing
- Assessment of the fetal muscle tone
- Assessment of the fetal reflexes
- Assessment of the fetal oxygen levels
- Assessment of the fetal blood pressure
- Assessment of the fetal heart rate
- Assessment of the fetal temperature
- Assessment of the fetal growth
- Assessment of the fetal maturity
- Assessment of the newborn's condition after delivery
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the risk of complications and improve the outcome for the fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord.
- Monitor the fetus’s heart rate and oxygen levels.
- Administer oxygen to the fetus as needed.
- Perform a caesarean section delivery to reduce the risk of cord compression and fetal distress.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection.
- Administer medications to reduce the risk of cord compression.
- Administer medications to reduce the risk of fetal distress.
- Monitor the newborn’s vital signs and oxygen levels.
- Provide supportive care to the newborn.
- Perform tests to assess the newborn’s health.
- Provide follow-up care and monitoring.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord - Prevention
The best way to prevent fetus and newborn affected by prolapsed cord is to ensure that the pregnant mother receives regular prenatal care and monitoring. this includes regular ultrasounds, monitoring of fetal heart rate and position, and assessment of amniotic fluid levels. additionally, the mother should be advised to avoid strenuous physical activity and to contact her healthcare provider immediately if she notices any changes in her baby's movements.