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(P12.0) Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
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1 300 562 in individuals diagnosis cephalhaematoma due to birth injury confirmed
2 651 deaths with diagnosis cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
Diagnosis cephalhaematoma due to birth injury is diagnosed Men are 19.57% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
2 651 (0.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease cephalhaematoma due to birth injury - 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 0-19, 25-29, 35-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 20-24, 30-34
Disease Features cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
Absence or low individual and public risk
Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury - what does this mean
Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury is a condition where a collection of blood accumulates between the skull and the scalp of a newborn baby, caused by a traumatic birth. it is usually caused by a difficult delivery or the use of forceps or vacuum extraction, resulting in a bruise or tear in the scalp.
What happens during the disease - cephalhaematoma due to birth injury
Cephalhaematoma is a birth injury that occurs when a baby's head is compressed during delivery, causing a collection of blood between the skull and the scalp. this is caused by a rupture of the small blood vessels in the baby's head, which causes the blood to accumulate in the area between the skull and the scalp. this condition can lead to complications such as infection, jaundice, and even brain damage if left untreated.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination of the baby
- Ultrasound scan to assess the size and location of the cephalhaematoma
- CT scan or MRI to assess the extent of the injury
- Blood tests to check for infection
- Lumbar puncture to check for infection
- Neurological examination to assess the extent of the injury
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the size of the cephalhaematoma and prevent any further complications
- Administering antibiotics to prevent infection
- Close monitoring of the size of the cephalhaematoma
- Periodic ultrasounds to monitor the size
- Regular head circumference measurements
- Frequent assessment of neurological status
- Prescribing diuretics to reduce the size of the cephalhaematoma
- Performing a craniotomy to reduce the size of the cephalhaematoma
- Providing supportive care to the infant
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury - Prevention
Cephalhaematoma due to birth injury can be prevented by ensuring that medical staff take the necessary precautions during delivery, such as avoiding the use of forceps, ensuring proper positioning of the baby during delivery, and using appropriate delivery techniques. additionally, proper prenatal care can help reduce the risk of birth injury.