P15.0: Birth injury to liver
The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.
There are different reasons why the child’s liver may get damaged. For example, strong pressure on the abdomen or chest can injure the liver. This can happen if, after the birth, the child's circulation has to be assisted by pressure on the chest. The liver can also get injured during a Caesarean. Liver injuries can also occur if the liver was already diseased or enlarged before the birth.
If a tear occurs in the liver, blood can collect in the tissue. This is then called a hematoma. There are a variety of indications of a liver injury. The abdomen may feel hard and tight, for example. If there is bleeding from the liver into the abdomen, the heart rate and breathing might be very fast. The child may also be pale. The legs and arms may also feel cold or look blotchy.
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