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(P10.8) Other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
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11 497 in individuals diagnosis other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury confirmed
1 405 deaths with diagnosis other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
12% mortality rate associated with the disease other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
Diagnosis other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury is diagnosed Men are 6.03% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
825 (13.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
580 (10.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-34, 40-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 35-39
Disease Features other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
Absence or low individual and public risk
Other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury - what does this mean
Other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury occur when the baby's head is subjected to excessive force during delivery, such as when the baby is too large for the mother's pelvis or when the delivery is complicated by shoulder dystocia. this excessive force can cause the baby's skull to fracture, leading to lacerations and haemorrhages in the brain.
What happens during the disease - other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury
The pathogenesis of other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury is typically caused by a combination of mechanical forces, such as compression, traction, and rotation, that occur during delivery. these forces can cause shearing of the brain tissue, resulting in lacerations and haemorrhages. in some cases, these injuries may be caused by a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the baby during delivery.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Conduct a physical examination of the patient
- Order a CT scan or MRI of the patient's head
- Order a blood test to check for any signs of infection
- Perform a lumbar puncture to check for any evidence of intracranial haemorrhage
- Perform an electroencephalogram (EEG) to check for any signs of brain activity
- Perform a Doppler ultrasound to check for any signs of blood clots or other blockages
- Perform an arteriogram to check for any signs of vascular damage
- Perform a cranial ultrasound to look for any signs of haemorrhage or laceration
- Perform a lumbar puncture to check for any signs of infection or inflammation
- Perform an angiogram to check for any signs of aneurysms or other vascular issues
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury.
- Administering medications to reduce intracranial pressure.
- Monitoring vital signs.
- Performing imaging tests to assess the severity of the injury.
- Performing a physical exam to assess the level of neurological functioning.
- Performing a cranial ultrasound to identify any abnormalities.
- Performing a CT scan to assess the extent of the injury.
- Performing a lumbar puncture to measure the pressure in the brain.
- Providing oxygen therapy to improve oxygenation.
- Providing nutritional support to ensure adequate nutrition.
- Providing physical and occupational therapy to improve movement and coordination.
- Providing speech therapy to improve communication skills.
- Providing psychological counseling to help the patient cope with the injury.
- Performing corrective surgery to repair any damage.
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury - Prevention
The best way to prevent other intracranial lacerations and haemorrhages due to birth injury is through careful monitoring of the mother and baby during pregnancy and labor, as well as making sure that any medical interventions during labor and delivery are done correctly and safely. additionally, it is important to ensure that the baby is delivered in a timely manner, as delays can increase the risk of these types of injuries.