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Subgaleal hemorrhage in the neonate
1St. Lukes Hospital, Kansas City, MO, USA.
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.
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.