L13: Birth Injuries Flashcards
Def of Birth Injuries
Injuries sustained during process of labor & delivery
Incidence of Birth Injuries
Predisposing Factors for Birth Injuries
Classification of Birth Injuries
- Superficial lesions
- Head injuries
- Nerve injuries
- Skeletal injuries
Superficial Birth Injuries
- Examples
- Bruising & abrasions (relatively benign injuries that occur during birth process)
- Lacerations of scalp, face, cheek or ear in cesarean section
Superficial Birth Injuries
- Site of Head Bruising
The vertex of the head commonly
Superficial Birth Injuries
- Affected Area in Head Bruising
- Rather large (6-8cm is not unusual)
- Various shades of red and blue.
Head Injuries
- Classification
Extracranial Head Injuries
- Examples
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- Cause
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- Composition
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- Consistency
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- Site
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- Extent
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- Onset
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- Resolution
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- Complications
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- Management