Subaponeurotic haemorrhage of the newborn.
Five newborn infants who developed subaponeurotic haemorrhage are described. Three infants were delivered by vacuum extraction, and 3 infants died. The importance of early diagnosis and prompt treatment is emphasized.
D001803:Blood Transfusion; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects; D014812:Vitamin K / Q000627:therapeutic use
D014812:Vitamin K