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Which adverse outcome(s) did the neonate sustain?

Which adverse outcome(s) did the neonate sustain?

Description

Adverse outcome sustained by the neonate.

On-Screen Instructions

Field Type

Responses


Anoxic or hypoxic encephalopathy

Anoxic or hypoxic encephalopathy is a condition in which brain tissue is deprived of oxygen and there is global loss of function.

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Infection (e.g. group B strep)

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Injury to brachial plexus

An injury to the brachial plexus includes the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand.

Includes

  • Palsy or paralysis: brachial; Erb (-Duchenne); Klumpke (-Dejerine)

Excludes

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Seizure(s)

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Subdural or cerebral hemorrhage

Includes

  • Subdural and cerebral hemorrhage, whether described as due to birth trauma or to intrapartum anoxia or hypoxia

  • Subdural hematoma (localized)

  • Tentorial tear

Excludes

  • Intraventricular hemorrhage

  • Subarachnoid hemorrhage

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Unexpected death

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Other (please describe)

Includes

  • Injuries to scalp

  • Fracture of clavicle

  • Other injuries to skeleton (e.g. fracture of long bones or skull)

  • Injury to spine and spinal cord

  • Cranial, facial and peripheral nerve injuries

  • Eye damage

  • Hematoma of the liver (subcapsular), testes or vulva

  • Rupture of the liver or spleen

  • Scalpel wound

  • Traumatic glaucoma

  • Unspecified birth injury or trauma

Excludes

  • Congenital injuries (for example, dislocation of hip, fracture of spine)

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Guide for Use

History

Start Date

2012

End Date

n/a

Change History

n/a

Field Name

peri_neonate