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(P10.9) Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
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11 497 in individuals diagnosis unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury confirmed
1 405 deaths with diagnosis unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
12% mortality rate associated with the disease unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
Diagnosis unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury is diagnosed Men are 6.03% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
825 (13.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
580 (10.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage 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 unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
Absence or low individual and public risk
Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury - what does this mean
Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury is a traumatic brain injury caused by physical trauma to the brain during the birthing process. this can occur due to a difficult delivery, improper use of forceps or vacuum extractors, or a lack of oxygen to the baby's brain. the lacerations and haemorrhage can result in permanent brain damage, including intellectual disability, physical disability, and even death.
What happens during the disease - unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury is most likely the result of a traumatic force to the head during delivery. this force can cause a direct impact to the skull, resulting in a laceration and haemorrhage, as well as a disruption of the blood-brain barrier, leading to further bleeding and a risk of infection.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Neurological examination
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- Angiography
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
- Blood tests
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury
- Administer medications to reduce intracranial pressure
- Monitor vital signs and neurological status
- Perform imaging studies to assess the extent of the injury
- Perform surgical procedures to reduce intracranial pressure and remove any blood clots
- Provide supportive care such as oxygen and fluids
- Provide nutrition and medications to reduce swelling
- Provide physical and occupational therapy to help with motor function
- Provide psychological support to the patient and family
- Provide education and support to the patient and family about the injury and recovery process
14 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury - Prevention
The best way to prevent unspecified intracranial laceration and haemorrhage due to birth injury is to ensure that the mother and baby receive good antenatal care, with regular monitoring of the baby's growth and development. delivery should be conducted by an experienced and qualified obstetrician, and the use of forceps or vacuum extraction should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. if forceps or vacuum extraction must be used, it should be done with extreme caution.