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Published	10/08/2024	Birth Injury: Caput SuccedaneumWhat: {{c1::Fluid accumulation/Odema formation on the scalp outside of the periosteum, most commonly near the occiput}}…
Published	10/08/2024	Birth Injury: CephalohaematomaWhat: {{c1::A haematoma between the skull and the periostum.}}. How: {{c2::Caused by damage to the blood vesse…
Published	10/08/2024	In a cephalohaematoma, there is risk of {{c1::jaundice}} due to the blood that gets broken down.
Published	10/08/2024	Birth Injury: Facial ParalysisHow: {{c1::Facial nerve injury is typically associated with a forceps delivery. Function normally returns spontaneo…
Published	10/08/2024	Birth Injury: Erbs PalsyWhat: An Erbs palsy is the result of injury to the {{c1::C5/C6}} nerves in the brachial plexus during birt…
Published	10/08/2024	Birth Injury: Fractured ClavicleA fractured clavicle can be due to {{c1::shoulder dystocia}}, {{c1::traumatic or instrumental}} delivery and…
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