Open AccessDiscuss the prevention and nursing strategies of clavicular fracture in newborn
Author(s) -
Xiuqing Zhang,
Lili Hou,
Shengyan Yuan,
Huichan Lu,
Xuanjie Huang,
Jianfang Zhang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
medical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2664-0341
pISSN - 2664-0333
DOI - 10.6913/mrhk.202006_2(2).0005
Subject(s) - medicine , clavicle , sequela , incidence (geometry) , surgery , optics , physics
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.