Discuss the prevention and nursing strategies of clavicular fracture in newborn

By | 30/06/2020

Zhang Xiuqing1,Hou Lili2,Yuan Shengyan1,Lu Huichan1,Huang Xuanjie2,Zhang Jianfang2#

1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongguan People’s Hospital. Dong Guang,523000

2Emergency Department, the Seventh Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Shen Zhen,518107

#Zhang Jianfang is the corresponding author. E-mail:edifen@126.com.https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4299-6910

Article History Received 5 March 2020  Accepted 25 April 2020  Published 30 June 2020

Cite this Article Zhang Xiuqing, Hou Lili, Yuan Shengyan, Lu Huichan, Huang Xuanjie, Zhang Jianfang. Discuss the prevention and nursing strategies of clavicular fracture in newborn [J].Medical Research, 2020.2(2):1-4, http://dx.doi.org/10.6913/MRHK.202006_2(2).0005

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ABSTRACT

Objective To summarize the reasons of clavicular fracture in newborn, discuss strategies on the prevention and nursing treatment .

Methods Review and analyze etiopathogenisis of 23 cases with clavicular fracture in newborn from January 2017 to December 2019 in Dongguan People’s Hospital (China) and discuss their nursing treatment methods.

Results Causes of clavicular fracture in newborn are mostly due to shoulder dystocia and a small part of that result from the birth process anomalies or negligence of medical personnel. All children of clavicle fractures in newborn partially fixed affected limb, can reach clinical cure after six weeks.

Conclusion Correctly assessing the fetal weight, selecting the appropriate mode of parturition, proper handling the birth process anomalies, and establishing a good sense of responsibility with medical personnel can reduce the incidence of clavicular fracture in newborn. Neonatal clavicular fracture after a short partial brake can completely heal without sequela.

Keywords  newborn clavicular fracture prevention nursing treatment

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