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    Caput succedaneum is a benign swelling of a newborn's scalp that occurs due to pressure on the head during delivery. It is caused by a buildup of fluid under the scalp from strain during a prolonged or difficult vaginal birth. The swelling typically crosses cranial suture lines and resolves on its own within a few days without treatment. It is important to differentiate caput succedaneum from more serious head injuries in newborns that require medical intervention.

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    Caput succedaneum is a benign swelling of a newborn's scalp that occurs due to pressure on the head during delivery. It is caused by a buildup of fluid under the scalp from strain during a prolonged or difficult vaginal birth. The swelling typically crosses cranial suture lines and resolves on its own within a few days without treatment. It is important to differentiate caput succedaneum from more serious head injuries in newborns that require medical intervention.

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    Caput succedaneum is a benign swelling of a newborn's scalp that occurs due to pressure on the head during delivery. It is caused by a buildup of fluid under the scalp from strain during a prolonged or difficult vaginal birth. The swelling typically crosses cranial suture lines and resolves on its own within a few days without treatment. It is important to differentiate caput succedaneum from more serious head injuries in newborns that require medical intervention.

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    COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES EKU DELTA STATE.

    REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PRESENTATION BY:

    OGBODU GLORY OGHENEFEJIRO


    &
    OKAFOR IJEOMA TRUST

    TOPIC : CAPUT SUCCEDANEUM

    SEMINAR SUPERVISOR: MRS ONAKPOYA.

    24TH OF JULY, 2023.


    Introduction
    Caput succedaneum refers to common benign edema
    that crosses cranial suture lines and midline that appears
    on an infant’s scalp shortly after birth. This swelling is
    associated with multiple etiologies related to birth
    trauma, including strain to the newborn’s head during
    vertex (head down) and vacuum-assisted delivery. It is
    important to differentiate caput succedaneum from
    other, more concerning, etiologies of fetal head trauma
    that require closer monitoring.

    Objectives
     Describe the various etiologies of the development
    of caput succedaneum.

     Review the risk factors of developing caput


    succedaneum.

     Summarize the management for patients with caput


    succedaneum.

    Caput succedaneum
    Caput succedaneum is swelling (edema) that affects a newborn's scalp. It most commonly
    occurs from pressure on the head as the baby moves through the birth canal during a
    prolonged or difficult vaginal delivery.
    This is a type of injury involving swelling of the scalp. The subcutaneous fluids found, below the
    scalp build up before or during a childs birth.

    Causes
    The cause are divided into:

    1. Prenatal cause
    2. Intranatal Cause

    Prenatal Cause
    Before. a child is bor Caput succedaneum can result from The. premature rupture of membrane
    (PRON No-mally amniotic fluid protect the the fetus from pressure but when it ruptures. then
    the foetal mead is exposed to from the pelvic bone and may cause fluid to build up underneath
    the scalp

    Intranatal Cause
    - Caused by a Long delivery where pressure is placed on the infants head

    - Babies with higher birth weight

    - over due date (Post date babies)

    Risk factors
     Insufficient amniotic fluid (oligohydramnios)
     Prolong or difficult delivery
     Use of forceps or vacuum extraction during delivery
     Macrosomia
     C -sections.

    Signs and Symptoms


    1. soft and puffy swelling on the scalp
    2. Possible bruising or color change on scalp swelling area
    3. Swelling that may extend to both side of the scalp.
    4. Swelling that is most often seen on the Position of the head which presented first

    Treatment / Management
     Caput succedaneum cases do not require medical treatment. Infant make full recovery
    in couple of days after delivery.
     But in severe cases the specialist may need to drain fluid that has built up below the
    scalp to reduce the swelling.

    Diagnostic Evaluation
     Prenatal ultrasound (This is done to rule out PROM or oligohydramnios)
     Physical examination of fetal skull after birth

    Complication
     Scarring
     Alopecia
     Jaundice
     Systemic infection in rare cases

    Deferential Diagnosis
    1. Cephalohematoma
    2. Subgaleal hemorrhage
    3. Subdural hemorrhage
    Deterrence and Patient Education
    Overall, caput succedaneum is a clinically benign condition. Clinicians involved in neonatal care
    may frequently encounter the condition. However, parents and family members of newborns
    may find the swelling quite distressing. They should be reassured and provided with education
    regarding the condition and favorable short and long-term prognosis. It is important, when
    possible, to set expectations and provide patient education during prenatal visits about
    maternal and fetal complications associated with delivery.

    Conclusion
    During prepartum visits, it is important to elicit risk factors for
    developing caput succedaneum or any other birth-related
    trauma and counsel parents on the possibility of complication
    and prognosis. Caput succedaneum is a clinical diagnosis that
    typically does not warrant further imaging or laboratory testing.
    Both intrapartum and postpartum ultrasound of the scalp will
    show an echogenic hemorrhage above the skull. However, an
    ultrasound is not required to make a diagnosis of caput
    succedaneum. Diagnosis of caput succedaneum is most often
    made on a physical exam alone.
    References
     https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK574534/#:~:text=Caput
    %20succedaneum%20is%20benign%20edema,not%20associated
    %20with%20significant%20complications.
     https://www.childbirthinjuries.com/birth-injury/caput-
    succedaneum/#:~:text=Prenatal%20Causes,which%20is%20sealed
    %20by%20membranes.
     https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/22230-caput-

    succedaneum#:~:text=Caput%20succedaneum%20is%20swelling
    %20(edema,underneath%20the%20scalp%2C%20causing
    %20swelling.

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