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(P50.0) Fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
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11 913 in individuals diagnosis fetal blood loss from vasa praevia confirmed
3 268 deaths with diagnosis fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
27% mortality rate associated with the disease fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
Diagnosis fetal blood loss from vasa praevia is diagnosed Women are 3.72% more likely than Men
5 735
Men receive the diagnosis fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
1 801 (31.4 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
1 467 (23.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease fetal blood loss from vasa praevia - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 35-39, 85-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-34, 40-84, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
Absence or low individual and public risk
Fetal blood loss from vasa praevia - what does this mean
Vasa praevia is a condition in which fetal blood vessels cross the cervical opening of the cervix, leaving them vulnerable to rupture during labor, resulting in fetal blood loss. this can be a life-threatening condition for both mother and baby if not diagnosed and managed properly.
What happens during the disease - fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
Vasa praevia is a condition caused by the abnormal development of the placenta in which the fetal blood vessels cross the internal cervical os, the opening of the uterus. this can lead to fetal blood loss during labor due to the vessels being torn open by the contractions of the uterus, resulting in the loss of oxygen and nutrients to the fetus. if left untreated, this can lead to fetal death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Ultrasound scan to detect the position of the baby and placenta
- Doppler ultrasound to measure the flow of blood from the baby
- Amniocentesis to check the baby’s blood type and Rh factor
- Cordocentesis to measure the amount of fetal blood loss
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to detect any abnormalities in the placenta
- Blood tests on the mother to check for any signs of infection
- Fetal monitoring to check the baby's heart rate and any changes in the baby's movements
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal: To reduce the risk of fetal blood loss from vasa praevia
- Monitor fetal heart rate and maternal blood pressure
- Administer intravenous fluids
- Administer oxytocin to reduce uterine contractions
- Administer corticosteroids to help the fetus' lungs develop
- Administer anticoagulants to reduce the risk of clotting
- Perform an emergency cesarean section if necessary
15 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Fetal blood loss from vasa praevia - Prevention
The primary prevention of fetal blood loss from vasa praevia is early detection and management during pregnancy. this can be done through transvaginal ultrasound scans to identify the condition, and if detected, the pregnant woman should be managed in a tertiary maternity hospital to ensure the best possible outcome for both mother and baby.