title: [Life-threatening subgaleal bleeding in a newborn infant].
abstract: Subgaleal haematoma, also called subaponeurotic haemorrhage, is a serious but rarely seen form of bleeding that can occur as a complication to vacuum-assisted delivery. Subgaleal haemorrhage may be much more copious than the more common subperiostal bleeding, and can almost exsanguinate the infant. A pressure bandage applied to the upper head can be lifesaving.
authors.affiliation: Hillerød Sygehus, børneafdeling H. kwd@dadlnet.dk
authors.forename: Kathrin W
authors.initials: KW
authors.lastname: Dahl
authors.forename: Hanne D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Hove
authors.forename: Per
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Albertsen
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries*; D014620:Vacuum Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*