Infection of fetal scalp electrode monitoring sites.
Complications caused by placement of a fetal scalp electrode include trauma, hemorrhage and infection. Infections are usually localized and self-limited, but they can occasionally lead to serious complications, such as osteomyelitis, sepsis and death. The recommended treatment for a scalp abscess is incision and drainage, followed by appropriate antibiotic therapy. If a serious infection is suspected, the infant should be hospitalized, blood cultures obtained and intravenous antibiotic therapy initiated.
Leatherman
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J
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
Parchman
M L
ML
Lawler
F H
FH
D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology