SlideShare ist ein Scribd-Unternehmen logo
1 von 83
BIRTH
INJURIES
Prepared By:
Reena Bhagat
Senior Nursing Instructor
Maternal Health Nursing
BPKIHS
Introduction
• Birth injury is damage that occurs as a result of physical
pressure during the birthing process, usually during
transit through the birth canal.
• Many newborns have minor injuries during birth.
Infrequently, nerves are damaged or bones are broken.
• Most injuries resolve without treatment.
• A difficult delivery, with the risk of injury to the baby,
may occur with extremely large fetuses or
• Injury is also more likely when the fetus is lying in an
abnormal position in the uterus before birth.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 2
Definition
• Birth injuries is an impairment of the infant’s body
function or structure due to adverse influences that
occurred at birth. Injury commonly occurs during labor
or delivery.
• Birth injuries may be severe enough to cause neonatal
deaths, still births or number of morbidities.
• Birth injuries may result from:
Inappropriate or deficient medical skill or attention.
They may occur, despite skilled and competent obstetric
care.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 3
Etiology
The birth process is a blend of compression,
contractions, torques and traction. When fetal size,
presentation or neurologic immaturity complicates this
event, such intrapartum forces may lead to tissue
damage, edema, hemorrhage or fracture in the neonate.
The use of obstetric instrumentation may further
amplify the effects of such forces or may induce injury
alone.
Under certain conditions, cesarean delivery can be an
acceptable alternative but does not guarantee an injury-
free birth.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 4
High Risk Factors for Birth Injuries
Primigravida
Prolonged or obstructed labor
Fetal macrosomia
Cephalopelvic disproportion, small stature, maternal
pelvic anomalies.
Very low birth weight infant
Deep, transverse arrest of descent of presenting part of
the fetus.
Abnormal presentation (breech)
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 5
Contd..
Oligohydramnios
Instrumental delivery (forceps or ventouse)
Difficult labor
Shoulder dystocia
Precipitate labor
Fetal anomalies
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 6
Risk factors and related injuries
Risk factors Related Injuries
Prematurity Bruising, intracranial and extracranial
hemorrhages
Macrosomia Shoulder dystocia, clavicle and rib fracture,
cephalohematoma and caput succedaneum
Breech
Presentation
Brachial plexus palsy, intracranial hemorrhage,
gluteal lacerations, long bone fractures
Abnormal
Presentation
Excessive bruising, retinal hemorrhage,
lacerations
Forceps delivery Facial nerve injury
Vacuum
extractions
Depressed skull fracture, subgaleal hemorrhage
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 7
Types of Injury Organs affected
Soft Tissue Skin - Lacerations, abrasions, fat necrosis, petechiae
Muscle Sternocleidomastoid
Nerve Facial nerve, Brachial plexus, Spinal cord, Phrenic nerve
(C3, C4 or C), Horner’s syndrome, recurrent laryngeal
nerve
Eye Hemorrhages: Sub-conjunctiva, vitreous, retina
Viscera Rupture of liver, adrenal gland, spleen testicular injury
Scalp Laceration, abscess, hemorrhage, caput succedaneum
Dislocation Hip, shoulder, cervical vertebrae
Skull Cephalohematoma, subgaleal hematoma, fracture
Intracranial Hemorrhages—Intraventricular, Subdural, subarachnoid
Bones Mandible, Clavicle, Humerus, Femur, Skull and Nasal
bones
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 8
Extracranial Injuries
Cephalohematoma
Caput Succedaneum
Subgaleal Haemorrhage
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 9
Cephalohematoma
Subperiosteal collection of blood between the
pericranium and the flat bone of the skull.
Causes:
Caused by bleeding between the outer surface of
the skull bones and the scalp due to pressure on the
head during birth such as CPD, precipitate labor.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 10
Cephalohematoma
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 11
Clinical features
Collection of blood in between the periosteum and the
flat bone of the skull. Cephalohematoma is
circumscribed, soft, fluctuant and incompressible.
It is never present at birth but gradually develops after
12- 24 hrs.
Does not cross suture lines and usually unilateral over
parietal bone.
No active treatment is needed.
The fullness of a cephalo-hematoma spontaneously
resolves in 3 to 6 weeks.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 12
Contd..
Management:
• No active treatment is necessary, it gradually disappear
during the 6-8 weeks after birth. The blood is absorbed
and swelling subsides.
• Only observation in most cases.
• Prevention of infection and avoidance of trauma are
important.
• Vitamin K 1 mg IM should be given to correct any co-
existing coagulation defect.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 13
Contd…
• Advice the woman and family to return for care if
sign and symptoms worsen, danger signs arise.
• In case of infected hematoma, the condition is
treated with incision and drainage, systemic
antibiotics and monitoring of hematocrit and
bilirubin level.
• Symptomatic treatment of anemia and jaundice.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 14
Caput Succedaneum
Caput succedaneum is an edematous swelling which
forms normally in the soft tissues over presenting part
of the scalp due to infiltration of serosanguinous fluid
by the pressure of girdle of contact i.e. the cervix,
bony pelvis or vulval ring.
The swelling is diffuse, boggy and is not limited by the
suture lines.
Causes:
Prolonged pressure on the head due to prolonged labor.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 15
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 16
Contd.
Clinical Features:
A caput succedaneum is present at birth, does not tend to
enlarge.
Poorly defined margins.
Baby’s head - swelling, puffiness, and bruising present
at birth extends across suture lines of the fetal skull and
disappears spontaneously within 3-4 days. These are
hallmark symptoms of caput succedaneum.
Can extend over the presenting portion of the scalp and
usually associated with molding.
Usually present after birth and resolves spontaneously
without first few days after birth.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 17
Contd
Management
• Reassure mother, it disappears. Spontaneously within a
few days( 2-3 days) after birth. Advice mother not to
apply pressure over caput.
• No special care is needed.
• Prevention of infection and avoidance of trauma.
• Baby should be handles gently and apply derssing on
abrasions.
• Advise women and family to return to care if signs and
symptoms worsen or danger signs arise. A head CT
should be obtained if neurological symptoms are present.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 18
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 19
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 20
Subgaleal Hemorrhage
• A Subgaleal hemorrhage is bleeding between the
galeaaponeurosis of the scalp and the periosteum.
Causes:
Forces that compress and then drag the head through
the pelvic outlet
Increased use of the vacuum extractor at birth
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 21
Contd..
Clinical Features:
• Presents as a firm-to-fluctuant mass that crosses suture
lines.
• A boggy scalp, pallor, tachycardia, and increasing head
circumference – early signs.
• Forward and lateral positioning of the infant’s ear
because hematoma extends posteriorly.
• The mass is typically noted within 4 hours of birth.
• The bleeding extends beyond bone, often posteriorly
into neck and continues after birth.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 22
Contd..
Diagnosis
• Serial hemoglobin and hematocrit monitoring-
decrease in hematocrit level.
• Monitor for level of consciousness.
• Coagulation profile to investigate for the presence of a
coagulopathy.
• Bilirubin levels also need to be monitored- increased
as a result of degrading blood cells.
• CT / MRI for confirming the diagnosis.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 23
Contd.
Treatment
oSupportive.
oReplacement of lost blood and clotting factors is
required in acute cases of hemorrhage.
oTransfusions may be required if blood loss is
significant.
oIn severe cases, surgery may be required to cauterize
the bleeding vessels.
oThese lesions typically resolve over a 2–3 week
period.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 24
Intracranial Injury
Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage
• Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage can be extradural or
subdural hemorrhage.
• Extradural hemorrhage is usually associated with fracture
skull bone.
• Subdural hemorrhage may occur following fracture of
skull bone, rupture of inferior sagittal sinus or small veins
of cortex producing hematoma.
Massive hemorrhage usually results from tear of tentorium
cerebelli thereby opening up straight sinus.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 25
Contd...
Causes:
• Excessive molding in deflexed vertex with gross
disproportion.
• Preterm baby because of lack of protection by their
soft skull bone and wide sutures as well as delicacy of
the cerebral vessels and tissues are particularly prone
to intracranial injury and hemorrhage.
• Rapid compression of the head during delivery of the
after coming head of breech or in precipitate labor.
• Forcible forceps traction following wrong application
of the blades.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 26
Contd..
Clinical features:
• The hemorrhage may be fetal and baby is delivered still
born or with severe respiratory depression having Apgar
0-3.
• Gradually the features of cerebral irritation appears such
as frequent high pitch cry, incoordinate ocular
movement, and convulsion, vomiting and bulging of
anterior fontanelle.
• Baby cannot establish respiration himself.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 27
contd,..
• Difficult grunting expiration after most due to excess
of mucous. Sometimes shallow, rapid and irregular
with attack of apnea and cyanosis.
• Trunk and limbs may be rigid, first clenched, limpness
is also common.
• Eyes are wide open for long period, starring with
knowing look, sunken eyes and rigid neck.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 28
Anoxic Intracranial hemorrhage
• Anoxic intracranial hemorrhage can be
intraventricular, subarachnoid and intracerebral.
oIntraventricular: More common in premature infants.
The mechanism of hemorrhage is due to intense
congestion of fragile choroidal plexus due to anoxia
leading to rupture.
oSubarachnoid: due to tear of some tributary veins
running from brain to sinuses. Symptoms may appear
late. There may be twitching of extremities or in-
coordinated eye movement.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 29
Contd..
oIntracerbral: Small petechial hemorrhage may be
due to anoxia. It usually occurs in mature babies
following prolonged labor. The features are flaccid
limbs or worried and anxious expression.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 30
Contd..
Prevention
• Comprehensive antenatal and intranatal care is the
key to success in reduction of intracranial injuries.
• Avoid prolonged labor.
• To prevent or to detect at the earliest, intrauterine
fetal asphyxia by fetal monitoring, specially care
while conducting premature labor.
• In vacuum delivery, traction is made only after
proper cephalic application.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 31
Contd..
• To avoid traumatic vaginal delivery in preference
to CS. Difficult forceps should be avoided.
• To extend the use of CS in breech more liberally. If
conduct vaginal breech delivery never be at haste
especially during delivery of head.
• Administration of vitamin K 1 mg IM soon after
deliveries in susceptible babies.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 32
Contd..
Investigation
• Ultrasonography is used to detect intraventricular
hemorrhage.
• Doppler ultrasonography can detect any change in
cerebral circulation.
• CT scan is useful to detect cortical neuronal injury.
• MRI is used to evaluate any hypoxic ischemic brain
injury.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 33
Contd.
Treatment:
• Incubator nursery is preferable to supply oxygen and
to maintain the temperature and humidity.
• To maintain cleanliness of the air passage, suction
immediately after birth to remove the secretions that
occlude the pharynx.
• To restrict handling of the baby, such as bathing,
weighing and measuring should be withheld.
• Feeding by nasogastric tube is advisable.
• Fluid balance is to be maintained, if necessary by
parenteral route.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 34
Contd..
• To administer vitamin K 1mg IM to prevent further
bleeding due to hypoprothrombinemia.
• Close observation on vital signs, skin color, respiration
and convulsion.
• Prophylactic antibiotics is to be administered.
• Anticonvulsant: any of the following may be useful:
oPhenobarbitone 5-10 mg/kg/day is divided dose at 6
hourly interval intramuscularly.
oPhenytoin 10-15 mg/kg intravenously as loading dose
at the rate of 0.5mg/kg/minute followed by
maintenance dose of 5 mg/ kg/day with cardiac
monitoring.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 35
Contd..
oDiazepam 0.1 mg/kg intramuscularly thrice daily
• Subdural hematoma
• Subdural tap
• Surgical removal of clot.
• Rarely subdural peritoneal shunting may be
needed.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 36
Scalp Injuries
Minor injuries of the scalp are abrasion over the scalp.
Causes:
oForceps delivery
oIncised wound inflicted during cesarean section
oScalp electrodes placement
oEpisiotomy.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 37
Contd..
Signs:
On occasion, the incised wound may cause brisk
hemorrhage which requires stitches.
Care: wound may bleed require stitches and which
should be dressed with antiseptic solution
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 38
FRACTURES
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 39
Fracture Bone
• Fractures are rare
• but most commonly affected bones are clavicle, humerus,
femur and those of skull, occasionally spinal fracture may
occur.
Diagnosis
• History: difficult birth
• Physical examination: displacement of bone from its normal
position. Pain(cry) when limb or shoulder is moved. Lack of
movement or asymmetrical movement of limb. Swelling
over bone.
• X-ray
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 40
Contd..
General Management
• Confirm the diagnosis with X-ray if available.
• Handle the baby gently when moving or turning and
teach the mother how to do so. Avoid movement of the
affected limb as possible.
• Immobilize the limb to reduce pain when baby is
handled.
• If the mother is able to care for the baby and there are
no other problems requiring hospitalization, discharge
the baby.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 41
Contd..
• Explain to mother that fractures will heal
spontaneously, usually without residual deformity and
that a hard swelling ( callus) may be felt over the
fracture site at 2-3 weeks of age. This is normal part of
healing.
• Follow up in one month to verify that fracture has
healed.
• Refer babies with unhealed fractures or severe
deformities to a tertiary hospital oe specialized center
for orthopedic care, if possible.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 42
Clavicle fracture
The clavicle is the most frequently fractured bone in the
neonate during birth; this is most unpredictable,
unavoidable complication of normal birth.
Diagnosis
• Examination may reveal crepitus, palpable bony
irregularity and sternocleidomastoid muscle spasm.
• Radiographic studies confirm the fracture.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 43
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 44
Contd,..
Treatment:
• Fracture of clavicle require no specific treatment.
• Healing usually occurs in 7-10 days. In order to
decrease pain, arm motion may be limited.
• Assess the other associated injury to the spine, brachial
plexuses , or humerus.
Prognosis:
Stable union of a fractured clavicle usually occurs in 7-
10 days.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 45
Humerus fracture
• Mid shaft fractures can occur if there is shoulder
dystocia or during a birth by the breech when the
extended arm is brought down and born.
• The clinical features include limitation of movement,
deformity and crepitus at the site of fracture along with
pain
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 46
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 47
Femur fracture
• Mid shaft fractures can occur if there is shoulder dystocia
or during a birth by the breech when the extended legs are
brought down and born.
• Considerable deformity is evident on examination and the
baby will be reluctant to move the leg lowing to the pain.
Management
• Radiographic studies of the limb confirm the diagnosis
and distinguish this condition from septic arthritis
• Careful handling, cleaning and dressing of te baby to
reduce discomfort.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 48
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 49
Contd..
• Analgesics as per instruction
• Position the baby on the back or unaffected side is
likely to be more comfortable.
• Femoral and humeral shaft fractures are treated with
splinting. In fractures of the humerus, immobilization of
the arms is achieved by placing a pad in the axilla and
splinting the arm to chest with a bandage. application
should be firm but should not embarrass respirations. In
the fracture of femur, immobilization of the leg is
relatively easy using a splint and a bandage.
• Close reduction and casting is necessary only when
displaced.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 50
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 51
Contd...
• Watch for evidence of radial nerve injury with humeral
fracture.
• Callus formation occurs, and complete recovery is
expected in 2-4 weeks. In 8-10 days, callus formation
is sufficient to discontinue immobilization.
• Orthopedic consultation is recommended.
Prognosis
• Stable union of a fracture humerus and femur take 2-3
weeks. Deformity is a rare condition and found when
the fracture bone end is not in a good alignment.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 52
Skull Fracture
Fracture of the vault of the skull (frontal or anterior part
of the parietal bone) may be linear or depressed type.
Causes:
oEffect of difficult forceps delivery in disproportion or
due to wrong application of the forceps (blades not
placed over the bi-parietal diameter).
oProjected sacral promontory of the flat pelvis may
produce depressed fracture even though the delivery is
spontaneous.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 53
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 55
SKULL FRACTURE
Diastatic Depressed Linear Basilar
Diastatic fractures
occur across the line of
a skull suture, pushing
the bony plates apart.
In infants, undiagnosed
diastatic fractures can
quickly turn into
"growing" fractures, in
which the break
continues to expand
after the initial
traumatic event.
Growing fractures can
be very serious.
Or "ping-pong")
fractures happen when
the skull is forced
downward toward the
brain, like an
indentation.
Depressed skull
fractures can be very
severe, since broken
bits of bone can apply
pressure to the brain,
ultimately leading to
brain damage.
Many infants will
require surgical
intervention.
Linear fractures
occur when the
bone splits into
two separate
pieces,
but neither
portion moves
out of position.
Linear fractures
usually heal on
their own with
adequate medical
supervision.
Any break in a
bone below the
neurocranium (the
part of skull that
holds the brain)
falls under this
category,
including
fractures in the
eye sockets, nose
bones, ear bones
or in the occipital
bone, which
forms the base of
the skull, directly
above the neck.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 56
Contd..
Minor & Severe Fractures
In terms of severity, we can divide all broken bones into
two basic categories:
• Greenstick fractures are incomplete. Instead of breaking
into pieces, the bone bends and cracks, but this crack
doesn't run all the way through the bone.
• Complete fractures occur when the bone is snapped into
two distinct pieces.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 57
Contd..
Clinical Features:
• It may be associated with cephalo-hematoma,
extradural or subdural hemorrhage or a hematoma
or brain contusion.
• Depressed fractures cases some pressure effect.
• Neurological manifestation- occur later due to
compression effect.
• Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid
• Seizures
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 58
Contd..
Diagnosis
• History
• Physical Examination
• X-ray or CT scan study can confirm in diagnosis
Treatment:
Conservative in symptomless cases.
Antibiotic is started.
The depressed bone has to be elevated or subdural hematoma
may have to be aspirated or excised surgically.
Follow-up imaging should be performed at 8-12 weeks to
evaluate any cyst formation.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 59
Spinal fracture
• It may occur due to acute bending of spine during
delivery of after coming head in breech.
• Fracture or dislocation of fifth sixth cervical vertebrae
may occur and result in instant death of the baby due to
compression of medulla.
• The neonate may present with flaccid paraplegia with
retention of urine and overflow incontinence.
• Respiratory failure due to diaphragmatic paralysis may
dominate the clinical picture.
• There may be dull or absent sensations below the site of
lesion.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 60
Contd..
Management
• Consultation with orthopedic surgeon.
• General management of fracture:
Confirm the diagnosis with X-ray
Handle the baby gently when moving or turning and
teach mother how to do so. Avoid movement of
affected limb as much as possible.
Immobilize the limb to reduce pain when baby is
handled.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 61
Contd..
If mother is able to acre for baby and there are no
other problems requiring hospitalization, discharge
the baby.
Explain mother fractures will heal spontaneously,
usually without residual deformity and that hard,
callus may be felt over the fracture site at 2-3 weeks
of age and this is the part of normal healing process.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 62
Dislocations
• The common sites of dislocations of joints are
shoulder, hip, jaw and fifth-sixth cervical
vertebrae.
• Confirmation is done by radiology or
ultrasonography and the help of an orthopedic
surgeon should be sought.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 63
Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
• Bruises and lacerations on the face are usually caused by
forceps blades.
• These are treated with application of 1% lotion
mercurochrome.
• Buttocks in breech presentation, or eyelids, lips or nose
in face presentation, similarly become edematous and
congested.
• No treatment is required.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 64
Contd..
• Scalpel cut or laceration injury may occur during
cesarean section.
• They usually occur on the buttocks, scalp or thigh.
Small cut heals spontaneously.
• Laceration injury may need repair by stitches with
7-0 nylon.
• Healing is usually rapid.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 65
Muscles
Sternocleidomastoid(SCM)
injury
(congenital torticollis) is
characterized by a well
circumscribed immobile mass
in the mid point of the
Sternocleidomastoid.
The head tilts towards the
involved side. The patient
cannot move the head
normally.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 66
Contd..
Sternomastoid hematoma usually appears about 7–10
days after birth and is usually situated at the mid position
of the muscle.
• It is caused by rupture of the muscle fibers and blood
vessels, followed by a hematoma.
• It may be associated with difficult breech delivery or
attempted delivery following shoulder dystocia or
excessive lateral flexion of the neck even during normal
delivery.
• There is transient torticollis and it is wise not to
massage.
• Treatment is conservative.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 67
Contd..
• Stretching of the involved muscle should be done several
times a day.
• Recovery is rapid in majority of cases.
• Surgery is needed if it persists after 6 months of physical
therapy.
Necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue may occur while the
superficial skin remains intact.
• After a few days, a small hard subcutaneous nodule appears.
It is the result of the fat necrosis due to pressure, and takes
many weeks to disappear.
• No treatment is required and it has no clinical importance.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 68
Nerve Injuries
Facial palsy (peripheral):
It is involved by direct pressure of the forceps blades or by
hemorrhage and edema around the nerve.
It may even be involved in spontaneous delivery when too
much pressure is applied on the ramus of the mandible
where the nerve crosses superficially.
Diagnosis is made by noting the eye of the affected side
which remains open and eyelids are immobile.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 69
• On crying , the angle of the
mouth is drawn over to the
unaffected side.
• Sucking remains unaffected.
• Treatment aims at protecting
the eye, which remains open
even during sleep, with
synthetic tears (1% methyl
cellulose drops).
• The condition usually
disappears within weeks
unless complicated by
intracranial damage.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 70
Brachial palsy
• Either the nerve roots or the trunk of the brachial plexus
are involved.
• The damage of the nerve is due to stretching (common)
or effusion or hemorrhage inside the sheath.
• The cause is undue traction on the neck during attempted
delivery of the shoulder. The affection is due to
hyperextension of neck to one side with forcible digital
extension and abduction of the arm in an attempt to
deliver the shoulders.
• Unilateral involvement is common.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 71
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 72
Erb’s palsy
This is the most common type when the 5th and 6th and
rarely the 7th cervical nerve roots are involved.
The resulting paralysis causes the arm to lie on the side
with extension of the elbow, pronation of the forearm
and flexion of the wrist (Waiter’s tip).
Winging of the scapula is common. Moro reflex is
absent. There may be associated ipsilateral phrenic nerve
paralysis (C3, 4, 5).
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 73
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 74
Klumpke’s palsy
• This type of palsy is due to the affection of the lower
cords of the plexus involving 7th and 8th cervical or
even the first thoracic nerve roots.
• There is paralysis of the muscles of the forearm. The
arm is flexed at the elbow, the wrist is extended.
• The forearm is supinated and a claw-like deformity of
the hand is observed. When the first thoracic nerve is
involved, there may be homolateral ptosis with small
pupil due to sympathetic nerve involvement (Horner’s
syndrome).
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 75
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 76
Contd..
• Treatment consists of immobilization and prevention of
contractures. Physical therapy and passive movements
are advocated.
• Full recovery takes weeks or even months. Severe injury
may produce permanent disability.
• Prognosis is usually good, if it is due to stretching. But if
it is due to hemorrhage or avulsion, the deformity may be
permanent.
Brachial plexus injury: The incidence is about 0.1 to
0.2% of shoulder dystocia, even in normal delivery,
macrosomia, malpresentation and instrumental deliveries
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 77
Phrenic nerve injury
• Phrenic nerve injury (C3, 4 or 5) cause paralysis of the
ipsilateral diaphragm. This is due to excessive stretching
of the neck at birth.
• Risk factors are : Breech or difficult forceps delivery.
Infants present with respiratory distress, cyanosis,
tachypnea.
• Diagnosis is made by USG showing paradoxical
movement of the diaphragm.
• Treatment is supportive.
• Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or
mechanical ventilation may be needed. Recovery is
usually complete in 1–3 months time.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 78
Visceral injuries
Liver, kidneys, adrenals or lungs are commonly injured
mainly during breech delivery.
The most common result of the injury is hemorrhage. Severe
hemorrhage is fatal.
In minor hemorrhage, the baby presents features of blood loss
in addition to the disturbed function of the organ involved.
Treatment is directed:
1. To correct hypovolemia, anemia and coagulation
disorders;
2. Specific management—surgical or otherwise, to tackle
the injured viscera.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 79
Prevention of birth Injuries
• The incidence of birth injuries can be reduced by
comprehensive antenatal and intranatal care. Preventive
measures should be emphasized to minimize birth
injuries and permanent disabilities.
Antenatal period:
• Identification of high risk cases( especially which may
cause traumatic delivery) is very important for early
and subsequent management ( elective cesarean section
is important for contracted pelvis , CPD or
malpresentation like breech and transverse).
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 80
Contd..
Intranatal period:
During intranatal period, following practices can be
reducing the incidence of birth injuries:
• Continue fetal monitoring if available to detect early
evidences of fetal distress, manage it to prevent
cerebral anoxia.
• Episiotomy is to be done carefully to prevent injury to
scalp.
• The neck should not be unduly stretched during
delivery of shoulder to prevent injuries to brachial
plexus or sternomastoid muscle.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 81
Contd..
• Special care to be taken in preterm delivery to prevent anoxic
or traumatic delivery. Ventouse delivery should be avoided in
preterm babies.
• Liberal episiotomy and use of forceps to minimize
intracranial compression.
• Administer vitamin K 1mg intramuscularly to prevent or
minimize hemorrhage from traumatized area.
• Precautions to be followed during forceps delivery to prevent
injuries.
• Vaginal breech delivery should be done by skilled personnel
with gentle and careful approach to prevent intracranial
injuries, spinal injuries and other injuries.
• Prolonged labor should be managed carefully.
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 82
References:
 Dutta DC. Textbook of Obstetric including Perinatology
and Contraception. 7th ed. Jaypee Brothers Medical
Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi, India: 2013; Page No.: 483-
487.
 Myles Textbook of Midwives, 16th edition, United
Kingdom, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier ltd., 2014, Page
No. 629-634
 Subedi DP. A Textbook of Midwifery Nursing(Postpartum
Care) Part III. First ed. Reprint:2020. Akshav Publication
Kathmandu; Page No. 419-436
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 83
12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 84

Weitere ähnliche Inhalte

Was ist angesagt?

Rh incompatibility in pregnancy
Rh incompatibility in pregnancyRh incompatibility in pregnancy
Rh incompatibility in pregnancyDR MUKESH SAH
 
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.alka mukherjee
 
Amniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolismAmniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolismPriyanka Gohil
 
antepartum haemorrhage
antepartum haemorrhageantepartum haemorrhage
antepartum haemorrhageEddie Lim
 
Breech presentation
 Breech presentation Breech presentation
Breech presentationobgymgmcri
 
Forceps delivery
Forceps deliveryForceps delivery
Forceps deliveryraj kumar
 
Management of Rh negative pregnancy
Management of Rh negative pregnancyManagement of Rh negative pregnancy
Management of Rh negative pregnancyChimezie Obi
 
Hellp syndrome
Hellp syndromeHellp syndrome
Hellp syndromedrmcbansal
 
caput, cepahlhematoma & sah
caput, cepahlhematoma & sahcaput, cepahlhematoma & sah
caput, cepahlhematoma & sahsnich
 
nursing management of premature babies
nursing management of premature babiesnursing management of premature babies
nursing management of premature babiesjenishaadhikari
 

Was ist angesagt? (20)

INTRA UTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
INTRA UTERINE GROWTH RETARDATIONINTRA UTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
INTRA UTERINE GROWTH RETARDATION
 
Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuries
 
Rh incompatibility in pregnancy
Rh incompatibility in pregnancyRh incompatibility in pregnancy
Rh incompatibility in pregnancy
 
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.
Threatened abortion by dr alka mukherjee dr apurva mukherjee nagpur m.s.
 
Amniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolismAmniotic fluid embolism
Amniotic fluid embolism
 
antepartum haemorrhage
antepartum haemorrhageantepartum haemorrhage
antepartum haemorrhage
 
PRE -ECLAMPSIA
 PRE -ECLAMPSIA PRE -ECLAMPSIA
PRE -ECLAMPSIA
 
Breech presentation
 Breech presentation Breech presentation
Breech presentation
 
Forceps delivery
Forceps deliveryForceps delivery
Forceps delivery
 
Management of Rh negative pregnancy
Management of Rh negative pregnancyManagement of Rh negative pregnancy
Management of Rh negative pregnancy
 
Hellp syndrome
Hellp syndromeHellp syndrome
Hellp syndrome
 
caput, cepahlhematoma & sah
caput, cepahlhematoma & sahcaput, cepahlhematoma & sah
caput, cepahlhematoma & sah
 
nursing management of premature babies
nursing management of premature babiesnursing management of premature babies
nursing management of premature babies
 
Premature labour
Premature labourPremature labour
Premature labour
 
Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice Neonatal jaundice
Neonatal jaundice
 
Rh incompatibility
Rh incompatibilityRh incompatibility
Rh incompatibility
 
Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuries
 
Pre conception care
Pre conception carePre conception care
Pre conception care
 
pre eclampsia
pre eclampsiapre eclampsia
pre eclampsia
 
Uterine rupture
Uterine ruptureUterine rupture
Uterine rupture
 

Ähnlich wie Birth injuries.pdf

Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuriesGayathri R
 
Common birth injuries part I
Common birth injuries part ICommon birth injuries part I
Common birth injuries part ITheShraddha
 
Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuriesvishnu vm
 
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis garimabhardwaj31
 
Birthinjuriesandicterusneonatarum
BirthinjuriesandicterusneonatarumBirthinjuriesandicterusneonatarum
BirthinjuriesandicterusneonatarumAasma Choudhry
 
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarum
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarumBirth injuries and icterus neonatarum
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarumDeepthy Philip Thomas
 
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptx
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptxUnit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptx
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptxRenitaRichard
 
Congenital malformations of the central nervous system
 Congenital malformations of the central nervous system Congenital malformations of the central nervous system
Congenital malformations of the central nervous systemkonjengbamrebika
 
Birth trauma MW.pptx
Birth trauma MW.pptxBirth trauma MW.pptx
Birth trauma MW.pptxGalassaAbdi
 
Fetal birth-injuries[1]
Fetal birth-injuries[1]Fetal birth-injuries[1]
Fetal birth-injuries[1]tierrasmith365
 
Birth trauma.pptx
Birth trauma.pptxBirth trauma.pptx
Birth trauma.pptxRATHODVIREN
 

Ähnlich wie Birth injuries.pdf (20)

Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuries
 
Management of common neonatal disorders
Management of common neonatal disordersManagement of common neonatal disorders
Management of common neonatal disorders
 
birth injuries.pptx
birth injuries.pptxbirth injuries.pptx
birth injuries.pptx
 
Birth injuries.P
Birth injuries.PBirth injuries.P
Birth injuries.P
 
Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuries
 
Common birth injuries part I
Common birth injuries part ICommon birth injuries part I
Common birth injuries part I
 
Birthinjuries f
Birthinjuries fBirthinjuries f
Birthinjuries f
 
Birth injuries
Birth injuriesBirth injuries
Birth injuries
 
BIRTH INJURIES.pptx
BIRTH INJURIES.pptxBIRTH INJURIES.pptx
BIRTH INJURIES.pptx
 
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis
Hydrocephalus , Spina Bifida and craniosynotosis
 
Birthinjuriesandicterusneonatarum
BirthinjuriesandicterusneonatarumBirthinjuriesandicterusneonatarum
Birthinjuriesandicterusneonatarum
 
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarum
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarumBirth injuries and icterus neonatarum
Birth injuries and icterus neonatarum
 
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptx
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptxUnit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptx
Unit 5 Child with Congenital Disorders.pptx
 
Congenital malformations of the central nervous system
 Congenital malformations of the central nervous system Congenital malformations of the central nervous system
Congenital malformations of the central nervous system
 
Birth trauma MW.pptx
Birth trauma MW.pptxBirth trauma MW.pptx
Birth trauma MW.pptx
 
6 birth truama.pptx
6 birth truama.pptx6 birth truama.pptx
6 birth truama.pptx
 
Fetal birth-injuries[1]
Fetal birth-injuries[1]Fetal birth-injuries[1]
Fetal birth-injuries[1]
 
Birth trauma.pptx
Birth trauma.pptxBirth trauma.pptx
Birth trauma.pptx
 
3 pediatrics.pptx
3 pediatrics.pptx3 pediatrics.pptx
3 pediatrics.pptx
 
Congenital conditions
Congenital conditionsCongenital conditions
Congenital conditions
 

Mehr von Reena Bhagat

Congenital anomalies.pdf
Congenital  anomalies.pdfCongenital  anomalies.pdf
Congenital anomalies.pdfReena Bhagat
 
Family Planning Methods.pdf
Family Planning Methods.pdfFamily Planning Methods.pdf
Family Planning Methods.pdfReena Bhagat
 
family planning.pdf
family planning.pdffamily planning.pdf
family planning.pdfReena Bhagat
 
Purperal sepsis.pdf
Purperal sepsis.pdfPurperal sepsis.pdf
Purperal sepsis.pdfReena Bhagat
 
Public Health and PHC.pdf
Public Health and PHC.pdfPublic Health and PHC.pdf
Public Health and PHC.pdfReena Bhagat
 
injuries to birth canal.pdf
injuries to birth canal.pdfinjuries to birth canal.pdf
injuries to birth canal.pdfReena Bhagat
 
Postnatal check up.pdf
Postnatal check up.pdfPostnatal check up.pdf
Postnatal check up.pdfReena Bhagat
 
Convulsion in newborns
Convulsion in newbornsConvulsion in newborns
Convulsion in newbornsReena Bhagat
 
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium Aspiration SyndromeMeconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium Aspiration SyndromeReena Bhagat
 

Mehr von Reena Bhagat (14)

Congenital anomalies.pdf
Congenital  anomalies.pdfCongenital  anomalies.pdf
Congenital anomalies.pdf
 
Family Planning Methods.pdf
Family Planning Methods.pdfFamily Planning Methods.pdf
Family Planning Methods.pdf
 
culdocentesis.pdf
culdocentesis.pdfculdocentesis.pdf
culdocentesis.pdf
 
UTI.pdf
UTI.pdfUTI.pdf
UTI.pdf
 
thrombosis.pdf
thrombosis.pdfthrombosis.pdf
thrombosis.pdf
 
mastitis.pdf
mastitis.pdfmastitis.pdf
mastitis.pdf
 
family planning.pdf
family planning.pdffamily planning.pdf
family planning.pdf
 
Purperal sepsis.pdf
Purperal sepsis.pdfPurperal sepsis.pdf
Purperal sepsis.pdf
 
Public Health and PHC.pdf
Public Health and PHC.pdfPublic Health and PHC.pdf
Public Health and PHC.pdf
 
PPH.pdf
PPH.pdfPPH.pdf
PPH.pdf
 
injuries to birth canal.pdf
injuries to birth canal.pdfinjuries to birth canal.pdf
injuries to birth canal.pdf
 
Postnatal check up.pdf
Postnatal check up.pdfPostnatal check up.pdf
Postnatal check up.pdf
 
Convulsion in newborns
Convulsion in newbornsConvulsion in newborns
Convulsion in newborns
 
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium Aspiration SyndromeMeconium Aspiration Syndrome
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen

The next social challenge to public health: the information environment.pptx
The next social challenge to public health:  the information environment.pptxThe next social challenge to public health:  the information environment.pptx
The next social challenge to public health: the information environment.pptxTina Purnat
 
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptx
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptxSYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptx
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptxdrashraf369
 
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptx
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptxRadiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptx
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptxDr. Dheeraj Kumar
 
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.ANJALI
 
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptx
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptxCase Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptx
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptxNiranjan Chavan
 
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdf
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdfLippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdf
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdfSreeja Cherukuru
 
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...MehranMouzam
 
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdf
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdfSGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdf
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdfHongBiThi1
 
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali Rai
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali RaiIntroduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali Rai
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali RaiGoogle
 
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaur
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaurMETHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaur
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaurNavdeep Kaur
 
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptx
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptxTans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptx
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptxKezaiah S
 
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...Wessex Health Partners
 
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous System
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous SystemPresentation on Parasympathetic Nervous System
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous SystemPrerana Jadhav
 
Glomerular Filtration and determinants of glomerular filtration .pptx
Glomerular Filtration and  determinants of glomerular filtration .pptxGlomerular Filtration and  determinants of glomerular filtration .pptx
Glomerular Filtration and determinants of glomerular filtration .pptxDr.Nusrat Tariq
 
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of ...
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID  Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of  ...Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID  Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of  ...
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of ...sdateam0
 
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...Badalona Serveis Assistencials
 
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand UniversityCEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand UniversityHarshChauhan475104
 
epilepsy and status epilepticus for undergraduate.pptx
epilepsy and status epilepticus  for undergraduate.pptxepilepsy and status epilepticus  for undergraduate.pptx
epilepsy and status epilepticus for undergraduate.pptxMohamed Rizk Khodair
 
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptx
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptxPERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptx
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptxdrashraf369
 
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Analysis
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic AnalysisVarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Analysis
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic AnalysisGolden Helix
 

Kürzlich hochgeladen (20)

The next social challenge to public health: the information environment.pptx
The next social challenge to public health:  the information environment.pptxThe next social challenge to public health:  the information environment.pptx
The next social challenge to public health: the information environment.pptx
 
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptx
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptxSYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptx
SYNDESMOTIC INJURY- ANATOMICAL REPAIR.pptx
 
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptx
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptxRadiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptx
Radiation Dosimetry Parameters and Isodose Curves.pptx
 
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.
Statistical modeling in pharmaceutical research and development.
 
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptx
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptxCase Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptx
Case Report Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.pptx
 
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdf
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdfLippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdf
Lippincott Microcards_ Microbiology Flash Cards-LWW (2015).pdf
 
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...
Study on the Impact of FOCUS-PDCA Management Model on the Disinfection Qualit...
 
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdf
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdfSGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdf
SGK HÓA SINH NĂNG LƯỢNG SINH HỌC 2006.pdf
 
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali Rai
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali RaiIntroduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali Rai
Introduction to Sports Injuries by- Dr. Anjali Rai
 
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaur
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaurMETHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaur
METHODS OF ACQUIRING KNOWLEDGE IN NURSING.pptx by navdeep kaur
 
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptx
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptxTans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptx
Tans femoral Amputee : Prosthetics Knee Joints.pptx
 
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...
Wessex Health Partners Wessex Integrated Care, Population Health, Research & ...
 
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous System
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous SystemPresentation on Parasympathetic Nervous System
Presentation on Parasympathetic Nervous System
 
Glomerular Filtration and determinants of glomerular filtration .pptx
Glomerular Filtration and  determinants of glomerular filtration .pptxGlomerular Filtration and  determinants of glomerular filtration .pptx
Glomerular Filtration and determinants of glomerular filtration .pptx
 
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of ...
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID  Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of  ...Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID  Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of  ...
Big Data Analysis Suggests COVID Vaccination Increases Excess Mortality Of ...
 
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...
Presentació "Real-Life VR Integration for Mild Cognitive Impairment Rehabilit...
 
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand UniversityCEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
CEHPALOSPORINS.pptx By Harshvardhan Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University
 
epilepsy and status epilepticus for undergraduate.pptx
epilepsy and status epilepticus  for undergraduate.pptxepilepsy and status epilepticus  for undergraduate.pptx
epilepsy and status epilepticus for undergraduate.pptx
 
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptx
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptxPERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptx
PERFECT BUT PAINFUL TKR -ROLE OF SYNOVECTOMY.pptx
 
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Analysis
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic AnalysisVarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Analysis
VarSeq 2.6.0: Advancing Pharmacogenomics and Genomic Analysis
 

Birth injuries.pdf

  • 1. BIRTH INJURIES Prepared By: Reena Bhagat Senior Nursing Instructor Maternal Health Nursing BPKIHS
  • 2. Introduction • Birth injury is damage that occurs as a result of physical pressure during the birthing process, usually during transit through the birth canal. • Many newborns have minor injuries during birth. Infrequently, nerves are damaged or bones are broken. • Most injuries resolve without treatment. • A difficult delivery, with the risk of injury to the baby, may occur with extremely large fetuses or • Injury is also more likely when the fetus is lying in an abnormal position in the uterus before birth. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 2
  • 3. Definition • Birth injuries is an impairment of the infant’s body function or structure due to adverse influences that occurred at birth. Injury commonly occurs during labor or delivery. • Birth injuries may be severe enough to cause neonatal deaths, still births or number of morbidities. • Birth injuries may result from: Inappropriate or deficient medical skill or attention. They may occur, despite skilled and competent obstetric care. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 3
  • 4. Etiology The birth process is a blend of compression, contractions, torques and traction. When fetal size, presentation or neurologic immaturity complicates this event, such intrapartum forces may lead to tissue damage, edema, hemorrhage or fracture in the neonate. The use of obstetric instrumentation may further amplify the effects of such forces or may induce injury alone. Under certain conditions, cesarean delivery can be an acceptable alternative but does not guarantee an injury- free birth. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 4
  • 5. High Risk Factors for Birth Injuries Primigravida Prolonged or obstructed labor Fetal macrosomia Cephalopelvic disproportion, small stature, maternal pelvic anomalies. Very low birth weight infant Deep, transverse arrest of descent of presenting part of the fetus. Abnormal presentation (breech) 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 5
  • 6. Contd.. Oligohydramnios Instrumental delivery (forceps or ventouse) Difficult labor Shoulder dystocia Precipitate labor Fetal anomalies 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 6
  • 7. Risk factors and related injuries Risk factors Related Injuries Prematurity Bruising, intracranial and extracranial hemorrhages Macrosomia Shoulder dystocia, clavicle and rib fracture, cephalohematoma and caput succedaneum Breech Presentation Brachial plexus palsy, intracranial hemorrhage, gluteal lacerations, long bone fractures Abnormal Presentation Excessive bruising, retinal hemorrhage, lacerations Forceps delivery Facial nerve injury Vacuum extractions Depressed skull fracture, subgaleal hemorrhage 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 7
  • 8. Types of Injury Organs affected Soft Tissue Skin - Lacerations, abrasions, fat necrosis, petechiae Muscle Sternocleidomastoid Nerve Facial nerve, Brachial plexus, Spinal cord, Phrenic nerve (C3, C4 or C), Horner’s syndrome, recurrent laryngeal nerve Eye Hemorrhages: Sub-conjunctiva, vitreous, retina Viscera Rupture of liver, adrenal gland, spleen testicular injury Scalp Laceration, abscess, hemorrhage, caput succedaneum Dislocation Hip, shoulder, cervical vertebrae Skull Cephalohematoma, subgaleal hematoma, fracture Intracranial Hemorrhages—Intraventricular, Subdural, subarachnoid Bones Mandible, Clavicle, Humerus, Femur, Skull and Nasal bones 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 8
  • 10. Cephalohematoma Subperiosteal collection of blood between the pericranium and the flat bone of the skull. Causes: Caused by bleeding between the outer surface of the skull bones and the scalp due to pressure on the head during birth such as CPD, precipitate labor. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 10
  • 12. Clinical features Collection of blood in between the periosteum and the flat bone of the skull. Cephalohematoma is circumscribed, soft, fluctuant and incompressible. It is never present at birth but gradually develops after 12- 24 hrs. Does not cross suture lines and usually unilateral over parietal bone. No active treatment is needed. The fullness of a cephalo-hematoma spontaneously resolves in 3 to 6 weeks. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 12
  • 13. Contd.. Management: • No active treatment is necessary, it gradually disappear during the 6-8 weeks after birth. The blood is absorbed and swelling subsides. • Only observation in most cases. • Prevention of infection and avoidance of trauma are important. • Vitamin K 1 mg IM should be given to correct any co- existing coagulation defect. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 13
  • 14. Contd… • Advice the woman and family to return for care if sign and symptoms worsen, danger signs arise. • In case of infected hematoma, the condition is treated with incision and drainage, systemic antibiotics and monitoring of hematocrit and bilirubin level. • Symptomatic treatment of anemia and jaundice. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 14
  • 15. Caput Succedaneum Caput succedaneum is an edematous swelling which forms normally in the soft tissues over presenting part of the scalp due to infiltration of serosanguinous fluid by the pressure of girdle of contact i.e. the cervix, bony pelvis or vulval ring. The swelling is diffuse, boggy and is not limited by the suture lines. Causes: Prolonged pressure on the head due to prolonged labor. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 15
  • 17. Contd. Clinical Features: A caput succedaneum is present at birth, does not tend to enlarge. Poorly defined margins. Baby’s head - swelling, puffiness, and bruising present at birth extends across suture lines of the fetal skull and disappears spontaneously within 3-4 days. These are hallmark symptoms of caput succedaneum. Can extend over the presenting portion of the scalp and usually associated with molding. Usually present after birth and resolves spontaneously without first few days after birth. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 17
  • 18. Contd Management • Reassure mother, it disappears. Spontaneously within a few days( 2-3 days) after birth. Advice mother not to apply pressure over caput. • No special care is needed. • Prevention of infection and avoidance of trauma. • Baby should be handles gently and apply derssing on abrasions. • Advise women and family to return to care if signs and symptoms worsen or danger signs arise. A head CT should be obtained if neurological symptoms are present. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 18
  • 21. Subgaleal Hemorrhage • A Subgaleal hemorrhage is bleeding between the galeaaponeurosis of the scalp and the periosteum. Causes: Forces that compress and then drag the head through the pelvic outlet Increased use of the vacuum extractor at birth 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 21
  • 22. Contd.. Clinical Features: • Presents as a firm-to-fluctuant mass that crosses suture lines. • A boggy scalp, pallor, tachycardia, and increasing head circumference – early signs. • Forward and lateral positioning of the infant’s ear because hematoma extends posteriorly. • The mass is typically noted within 4 hours of birth. • The bleeding extends beyond bone, often posteriorly into neck and continues after birth. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 22
  • 23. Contd.. Diagnosis • Serial hemoglobin and hematocrit monitoring- decrease in hematocrit level. • Monitor for level of consciousness. • Coagulation profile to investigate for the presence of a coagulopathy. • Bilirubin levels also need to be monitored- increased as a result of degrading blood cells. • CT / MRI for confirming the diagnosis. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 23
  • 24. Contd. Treatment oSupportive. oReplacement of lost blood and clotting factors is required in acute cases of hemorrhage. oTransfusions may be required if blood loss is significant. oIn severe cases, surgery may be required to cauterize the bleeding vessels. oThese lesions typically resolve over a 2–3 week period. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 24
  • 25. Intracranial Injury Traumatic Intracranial Hemorrhage • Traumatic intracranial hemorrhage can be extradural or subdural hemorrhage. • Extradural hemorrhage is usually associated with fracture skull bone. • Subdural hemorrhage may occur following fracture of skull bone, rupture of inferior sagittal sinus or small veins of cortex producing hematoma. Massive hemorrhage usually results from tear of tentorium cerebelli thereby opening up straight sinus. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 25
  • 26. Contd... Causes: • Excessive molding in deflexed vertex with gross disproportion. • Preterm baby because of lack of protection by their soft skull bone and wide sutures as well as delicacy of the cerebral vessels and tissues are particularly prone to intracranial injury and hemorrhage. • Rapid compression of the head during delivery of the after coming head of breech or in precipitate labor. • Forcible forceps traction following wrong application of the blades. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 26
  • 27. Contd.. Clinical features: • The hemorrhage may be fetal and baby is delivered still born or with severe respiratory depression having Apgar 0-3. • Gradually the features of cerebral irritation appears such as frequent high pitch cry, incoordinate ocular movement, and convulsion, vomiting and bulging of anterior fontanelle. • Baby cannot establish respiration himself. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 27
  • 28. contd,.. • Difficult grunting expiration after most due to excess of mucous. Sometimes shallow, rapid and irregular with attack of apnea and cyanosis. • Trunk and limbs may be rigid, first clenched, limpness is also common. • Eyes are wide open for long period, starring with knowing look, sunken eyes and rigid neck. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 28
  • 29. Anoxic Intracranial hemorrhage • Anoxic intracranial hemorrhage can be intraventricular, subarachnoid and intracerebral. oIntraventricular: More common in premature infants. The mechanism of hemorrhage is due to intense congestion of fragile choroidal plexus due to anoxia leading to rupture. oSubarachnoid: due to tear of some tributary veins running from brain to sinuses. Symptoms may appear late. There may be twitching of extremities or in- coordinated eye movement. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 29
  • 30. Contd.. oIntracerbral: Small petechial hemorrhage may be due to anoxia. It usually occurs in mature babies following prolonged labor. The features are flaccid limbs or worried and anxious expression. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 30
  • 31. Contd.. Prevention • Comprehensive antenatal and intranatal care is the key to success in reduction of intracranial injuries. • Avoid prolonged labor. • To prevent or to detect at the earliest, intrauterine fetal asphyxia by fetal monitoring, specially care while conducting premature labor. • In vacuum delivery, traction is made only after proper cephalic application. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 31
  • 32. Contd.. • To avoid traumatic vaginal delivery in preference to CS. Difficult forceps should be avoided. • To extend the use of CS in breech more liberally. If conduct vaginal breech delivery never be at haste especially during delivery of head. • Administration of vitamin K 1 mg IM soon after deliveries in susceptible babies. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 32
  • 33. Contd.. Investigation • Ultrasonography is used to detect intraventricular hemorrhage. • Doppler ultrasonography can detect any change in cerebral circulation. • CT scan is useful to detect cortical neuronal injury. • MRI is used to evaluate any hypoxic ischemic brain injury. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 33
  • 34. Contd. Treatment: • Incubator nursery is preferable to supply oxygen and to maintain the temperature and humidity. • To maintain cleanliness of the air passage, suction immediately after birth to remove the secretions that occlude the pharynx. • To restrict handling of the baby, such as bathing, weighing and measuring should be withheld. • Feeding by nasogastric tube is advisable. • Fluid balance is to be maintained, if necessary by parenteral route. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 34
  • 35. Contd.. • To administer vitamin K 1mg IM to prevent further bleeding due to hypoprothrombinemia. • Close observation on vital signs, skin color, respiration and convulsion. • Prophylactic antibiotics is to be administered. • Anticonvulsant: any of the following may be useful: oPhenobarbitone 5-10 mg/kg/day is divided dose at 6 hourly interval intramuscularly. oPhenytoin 10-15 mg/kg intravenously as loading dose at the rate of 0.5mg/kg/minute followed by maintenance dose of 5 mg/ kg/day with cardiac monitoring. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 35
  • 36. Contd.. oDiazepam 0.1 mg/kg intramuscularly thrice daily • Subdural hematoma • Subdural tap • Surgical removal of clot. • Rarely subdural peritoneal shunting may be needed. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 36
  • 37. Scalp Injuries Minor injuries of the scalp are abrasion over the scalp. Causes: oForceps delivery oIncised wound inflicted during cesarean section oScalp electrodes placement oEpisiotomy. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 37
  • 38. Contd.. Signs: On occasion, the incised wound may cause brisk hemorrhage which requires stitches. Care: wound may bleed require stitches and which should be dressed with antiseptic solution 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 38
  • 40. Fracture Bone • Fractures are rare • but most commonly affected bones are clavicle, humerus, femur and those of skull, occasionally spinal fracture may occur. Diagnosis • History: difficult birth • Physical examination: displacement of bone from its normal position. Pain(cry) when limb or shoulder is moved. Lack of movement or asymmetrical movement of limb. Swelling over bone. • X-ray 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 40
  • 41. Contd.. General Management • Confirm the diagnosis with X-ray if available. • Handle the baby gently when moving or turning and teach the mother how to do so. Avoid movement of the affected limb as possible. • Immobilize the limb to reduce pain when baby is handled. • If the mother is able to care for the baby and there are no other problems requiring hospitalization, discharge the baby. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 41
  • 42. Contd.. • Explain to mother that fractures will heal spontaneously, usually without residual deformity and that a hard swelling ( callus) may be felt over the fracture site at 2-3 weeks of age. This is normal part of healing. • Follow up in one month to verify that fracture has healed. • Refer babies with unhealed fractures or severe deformities to a tertiary hospital oe specialized center for orthopedic care, if possible. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 42
  • 43. Clavicle fracture The clavicle is the most frequently fractured bone in the neonate during birth; this is most unpredictable, unavoidable complication of normal birth. Diagnosis • Examination may reveal crepitus, palpable bony irregularity and sternocleidomastoid muscle spasm. • Radiographic studies confirm the fracture. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 43
  • 45. Contd,.. Treatment: • Fracture of clavicle require no specific treatment. • Healing usually occurs in 7-10 days. In order to decrease pain, arm motion may be limited. • Assess the other associated injury to the spine, brachial plexuses , or humerus. Prognosis: Stable union of a fractured clavicle usually occurs in 7- 10 days. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 45
  • 46. Humerus fracture • Mid shaft fractures can occur if there is shoulder dystocia or during a birth by the breech when the extended arm is brought down and born. • The clinical features include limitation of movement, deformity and crepitus at the site of fracture along with pain 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 46
  • 48. Femur fracture • Mid shaft fractures can occur if there is shoulder dystocia or during a birth by the breech when the extended legs are brought down and born. • Considerable deformity is evident on examination and the baby will be reluctant to move the leg lowing to the pain. Management • Radiographic studies of the limb confirm the diagnosis and distinguish this condition from septic arthritis • Careful handling, cleaning and dressing of te baby to reduce discomfort. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 48
  • 50. Contd.. • Analgesics as per instruction • Position the baby on the back or unaffected side is likely to be more comfortable. • Femoral and humeral shaft fractures are treated with splinting. In fractures of the humerus, immobilization of the arms is achieved by placing a pad in the axilla and splinting the arm to chest with a bandage. application should be firm but should not embarrass respirations. In the fracture of femur, immobilization of the leg is relatively easy using a splint and a bandage. • Close reduction and casting is necessary only when displaced. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 50
  • 52. Contd... • Watch for evidence of radial nerve injury with humeral fracture. • Callus formation occurs, and complete recovery is expected in 2-4 weeks. In 8-10 days, callus formation is sufficient to discontinue immobilization. • Orthopedic consultation is recommended. Prognosis • Stable union of a fracture humerus and femur take 2-3 weeks. Deformity is a rare condition and found when the fracture bone end is not in a good alignment. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 52
  • 53. Skull Fracture Fracture of the vault of the skull (frontal or anterior part of the parietal bone) may be linear or depressed type. Causes: oEffect of difficult forceps delivery in disproportion or due to wrong application of the forceps (blades not placed over the bi-parietal diameter). oProjected sacral promontory of the flat pelvis may produce depressed fracture even though the delivery is spontaneous. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 53
  • 55. SKULL FRACTURE Diastatic Depressed Linear Basilar Diastatic fractures occur across the line of a skull suture, pushing the bony plates apart. In infants, undiagnosed diastatic fractures can quickly turn into "growing" fractures, in which the break continues to expand after the initial traumatic event. Growing fractures can be very serious. Or "ping-pong") fractures happen when the skull is forced downward toward the brain, like an indentation. Depressed skull fractures can be very severe, since broken bits of bone can apply pressure to the brain, ultimately leading to brain damage. Many infants will require surgical intervention. Linear fractures occur when the bone splits into two separate pieces, but neither portion moves out of position. Linear fractures usually heal on their own with adequate medical supervision. Any break in a bone below the neurocranium (the part of skull that holds the brain) falls under this category, including fractures in the eye sockets, nose bones, ear bones or in the occipital bone, which forms the base of the skull, directly above the neck. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 56
  • 56. Contd.. Minor & Severe Fractures In terms of severity, we can divide all broken bones into two basic categories: • Greenstick fractures are incomplete. Instead of breaking into pieces, the bone bends and cracks, but this crack doesn't run all the way through the bone. • Complete fractures occur when the bone is snapped into two distinct pieces. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 57
  • 57. Contd.. Clinical Features: • It may be associated with cephalo-hematoma, extradural or subdural hemorrhage or a hematoma or brain contusion. • Depressed fractures cases some pressure effect. • Neurological manifestation- occur later due to compression effect. • Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid • Seizures 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 58
  • 58. Contd.. Diagnosis • History • Physical Examination • X-ray or CT scan study can confirm in diagnosis Treatment: Conservative in symptomless cases. Antibiotic is started. The depressed bone has to be elevated or subdural hematoma may have to be aspirated or excised surgically. Follow-up imaging should be performed at 8-12 weeks to evaluate any cyst formation. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 59
  • 59. Spinal fracture • It may occur due to acute bending of spine during delivery of after coming head in breech. • Fracture or dislocation of fifth sixth cervical vertebrae may occur and result in instant death of the baby due to compression of medulla. • The neonate may present with flaccid paraplegia with retention of urine and overflow incontinence. • Respiratory failure due to diaphragmatic paralysis may dominate the clinical picture. • There may be dull or absent sensations below the site of lesion. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 60
  • 60. Contd.. Management • Consultation with orthopedic surgeon. • General management of fracture: Confirm the diagnosis with X-ray Handle the baby gently when moving or turning and teach mother how to do so. Avoid movement of affected limb as much as possible. Immobilize the limb to reduce pain when baby is handled. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 61
  • 61. Contd.. If mother is able to acre for baby and there are no other problems requiring hospitalization, discharge the baby. Explain mother fractures will heal spontaneously, usually without residual deformity and that hard, callus may be felt over the fracture site at 2-3 weeks of age and this is the part of normal healing process. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 62
  • 62. Dislocations • The common sites of dislocations of joints are shoulder, hip, jaw and fifth-sixth cervical vertebrae. • Confirmation is done by radiology or ultrasonography and the help of an orthopedic surgeon should be sought. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 63
  • 63. Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues • Bruises and lacerations on the face are usually caused by forceps blades. • These are treated with application of 1% lotion mercurochrome. • Buttocks in breech presentation, or eyelids, lips or nose in face presentation, similarly become edematous and congested. • No treatment is required. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 64
  • 64. Contd.. • Scalpel cut or laceration injury may occur during cesarean section. • They usually occur on the buttocks, scalp or thigh. Small cut heals spontaneously. • Laceration injury may need repair by stitches with 7-0 nylon. • Healing is usually rapid. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 65
  • 65. Muscles Sternocleidomastoid(SCM) injury (congenital torticollis) is characterized by a well circumscribed immobile mass in the mid point of the Sternocleidomastoid. The head tilts towards the involved side. The patient cannot move the head normally. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 66
  • 66. Contd.. Sternomastoid hematoma usually appears about 7–10 days after birth and is usually situated at the mid position of the muscle. • It is caused by rupture of the muscle fibers and blood vessels, followed by a hematoma. • It may be associated with difficult breech delivery or attempted delivery following shoulder dystocia or excessive lateral flexion of the neck even during normal delivery. • There is transient torticollis and it is wise not to massage. • Treatment is conservative. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 67
  • 67. Contd.. • Stretching of the involved muscle should be done several times a day. • Recovery is rapid in majority of cases. • Surgery is needed if it persists after 6 months of physical therapy. Necrosis of the subcutaneous tissue may occur while the superficial skin remains intact. • After a few days, a small hard subcutaneous nodule appears. It is the result of the fat necrosis due to pressure, and takes many weeks to disappear. • No treatment is required and it has no clinical importance. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 68
  • 68. Nerve Injuries Facial palsy (peripheral): It is involved by direct pressure of the forceps blades or by hemorrhage and edema around the nerve. It may even be involved in spontaneous delivery when too much pressure is applied on the ramus of the mandible where the nerve crosses superficially. Diagnosis is made by noting the eye of the affected side which remains open and eyelids are immobile. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 69
  • 69. • On crying , the angle of the mouth is drawn over to the unaffected side. • Sucking remains unaffected. • Treatment aims at protecting the eye, which remains open even during sleep, with synthetic tears (1% methyl cellulose drops). • The condition usually disappears within weeks unless complicated by intracranial damage. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 70
  • 70. Brachial palsy • Either the nerve roots or the trunk of the brachial plexus are involved. • The damage of the nerve is due to stretching (common) or effusion or hemorrhage inside the sheath. • The cause is undue traction on the neck during attempted delivery of the shoulder. The affection is due to hyperextension of neck to one side with forcible digital extension and abduction of the arm in an attempt to deliver the shoulders. • Unilateral involvement is common. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 71
  • 72. Erb’s palsy This is the most common type when the 5th and 6th and rarely the 7th cervical nerve roots are involved. The resulting paralysis causes the arm to lie on the side with extension of the elbow, pronation of the forearm and flexion of the wrist (Waiter’s tip). Winging of the scapula is common. Moro reflex is absent. There may be associated ipsilateral phrenic nerve paralysis (C3, 4, 5). 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 73
  • 74. Klumpke’s palsy • This type of palsy is due to the affection of the lower cords of the plexus involving 7th and 8th cervical or even the first thoracic nerve roots. • There is paralysis of the muscles of the forearm. The arm is flexed at the elbow, the wrist is extended. • The forearm is supinated and a claw-like deformity of the hand is observed. When the first thoracic nerve is involved, there may be homolateral ptosis with small pupil due to sympathetic nerve involvement (Horner’s syndrome). 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 75
  • 76. Contd.. • Treatment consists of immobilization and prevention of contractures. Physical therapy and passive movements are advocated. • Full recovery takes weeks or even months. Severe injury may produce permanent disability. • Prognosis is usually good, if it is due to stretching. But if it is due to hemorrhage or avulsion, the deformity may be permanent. Brachial plexus injury: The incidence is about 0.1 to 0.2% of shoulder dystocia, even in normal delivery, macrosomia, malpresentation and instrumental deliveries 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 77
  • 77. Phrenic nerve injury • Phrenic nerve injury (C3, 4 or 5) cause paralysis of the ipsilateral diaphragm. This is due to excessive stretching of the neck at birth. • Risk factors are : Breech or difficult forceps delivery. Infants present with respiratory distress, cyanosis, tachypnea. • Diagnosis is made by USG showing paradoxical movement of the diaphragm. • Treatment is supportive. • Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or mechanical ventilation may be needed. Recovery is usually complete in 1–3 months time. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 78
  • 78. Visceral injuries Liver, kidneys, adrenals or lungs are commonly injured mainly during breech delivery. The most common result of the injury is hemorrhage. Severe hemorrhage is fatal. In minor hemorrhage, the baby presents features of blood loss in addition to the disturbed function of the organ involved. Treatment is directed: 1. To correct hypovolemia, anemia and coagulation disorders; 2. Specific management—surgical or otherwise, to tackle the injured viscera. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 79
  • 79. Prevention of birth Injuries • The incidence of birth injuries can be reduced by comprehensive antenatal and intranatal care. Preventive measures should be emphasized to minimize birth injuries and permanent disabilities. Antenatal period: • Identification of high risk cases( especially which may cause traumatic delivery) is very important for early and subsequent management ( elective cesarean section is important for contracted pelvis , CPD or malpresentation like breech and transverse). 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 80
  • 80. Contd.. Intranatal period: During intranatal period, following practices can be reducing the incidence of birth injuries: • Continue fetal monitoring if available to detect early evidences of fetal distress, manage it to prevent cerebral anoxia. • Episiotomy is to be done carefully to prevent injury to scalp. • The neck should not be unduly stretched during delivery of shoulder to prevent injuries to brachial plexus or sternomastoid muscle. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 81
  • 81. Contd.. • Special care to be taken in preterm delivery to prevent anoxic or traumatic delivery. Ventouse delivery should be avoided in preterm babies. • Liberal episiotomy and use of forceps to minimize intracranial compression. • Administer vitamin K 1mg intramuscularly to prevent or minimize hemorrhage from traumatized area. • Precautions to be followed during forceps delivery to prevent injuries. • Vaginal breech delivery should be done by skilled personnel with gentle and careful approach to prevent intracranial injuries, spinal injuries and other injuries. • Prolonged labor should be managed carefully. 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 82
  • 82. References:  Dutta DC. Textbook of Obstetric including Perinatology and Contraception. 7th ed. Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) Ltd. New Delhi, India: 2013; Page No.: 483- 487.  Myles Textbook of Midwives, 16th edition, United Kingdom, Churchill Livingstone Elsevier ltd., 2014, Page No. 629-634  Subedi DP. A Textbook of Midwifery Nursing(Postpartum Care) Part III. First ed. Reprint:2020. Akshav Publication Kathmandu; Page No. 419-436 12/26/2022 Reena Bhagat 83