Clinical Study of Fetomaternal Outcome in Neonates with Cord around Neck in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Intra-partum finding of umbilical cord around the baby’s neck is common, seen in about a third of normal deliveries. The reported incidence varies from 5.7% in India to up to 35.1% in Switzerland. With the increasing use of color Doppler in Ultrasound, nuchal cord has become a part of the report. The aim and objective of the study was to observe maternal the perinatal outcome in babies with cord around the neck. A total of 676 full term deliveries in labour were studied, with 100 cases with a single or multiple loops of cord. The cases without cord around neck served as control. The cases were chosen randomly in a study period between April 2014 and September 2014 at Adichunchangiri Institute of Medical Sciences B G Nagar. Incidence of the cord around neck in present study is 14.7% of the 676 deliveries in 6 months period. 76% babies had loose loops of cord around neck, 24% babies had tight loops of cord around neck, 68 babies had loose loop of single cord around neck, 1 patient had 3 tight loop of cord around neck. In present study 86% had 1 loop of cord around neck, 13% had 2 loops of cord around neck, 1% had 3 loops cord aroun neck.
Authors and Affiliations
Mahendra G, Pushpalata ,, Vijayalakshmi S, Ravindra Pukale, Bharathi .
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP372972
- DOI -
- Views 69
- Downloads 0
Ossicular Chain Defects in Tubotympanic Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media
This study was conducted to find out the frequency of ossicular chain pathology in cases of tubotympanic chronic suppurative otitis media. This was prospective study, carried out in the department of otorhinolarymgology,...
Malaria detection by automation: The Manipal experience
Abstract: Diagnosis of malaria has always been a diagnostic challenge in endemic areas. For many centuries microscopy based diagnosis has been a standard method for routine diagnosis of malaria. And still this is a rout...
A Cross Sectional Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Patients; Suffering from of Primary Hypothyroidism
Thyroid disorders are believed to be a common health issue in India, as it is worldwide. However, there is a scarcity of data on the Knowledge, Awareness and Practices (KAP) among these patients. Aim: Knowledge, Attitude...
A Study of Bacteriological Status of Lacrimal Regurgitate In Chronic Dacryocystitis
Abstract: Dacryocystitis is a chronic inflammation of lacrimal sac which is very common and unpleasant disease. It occurs due to infection in the nasolacrimal duct. A prospective study was conducted in the Department of...
Comparison between Combined Supraclavicular-Interscalene Block versus Interscalene Block Under Ultrasound Guidance in Patients Undergoing Humerus Shaft Fracture Surgery
Abstract: Fractures of proximal upper extremity present a challenge to the anaesthesia provider when administering a regional anaesthetic because the dermatomal distribution of the upper extremity requires more local ana...