Subgaleal hemorrhage in the neonate.
Subgaleal hemorrhage in the neonate, a possible complication of vacuum extraction, is a medical emergency. Neonates delivered with the assistance of vacuum extraction and displaying any signs of neurologic disturbance, blood loss, or anemia should be evaluated promptly for the possibility of hemorrhage. A case report is provided in this article to describe recognition and management of a neonate in hypovolemic shock after vaginal birth assisted by vacuum extraction.
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St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.
D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D017283:Neonatal Nursing; D011247:Pregnancy; D011859:Radiography; D012535:Scalp / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012769:Shock / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*