P50-P61: Haemorrhagic and haematological disorders of fetus and newborn
P54: Other neonatal haemorrhages
Neonatal haemorrhages refer to a group of conditions characterized by uncontrolled bleeding in newborns. These conditions typically occur within the first 28 days of life, a period often termed 'the neonatal period'. The haemorrhages can occur in various parts of the newborn's body including the skin, organs, and brain. There are several potential causes for this bleeding, which vary from birth injuries, clotting disorders, vitamin K deficiency, to severe infections. Symptoms can range from visible bleeding, bruises, swollen soft spots on the baby's head, to more severe symptoms like seizures and unconsciousness when the bleeding is internal or in the brain. It is important to understand that these conditions can progress rapidly, often requiring quick medical interventions to manage and stabilize the newborn's condition. Neonatal haemorrhages are serious conditions that can affect multiple systems in a newborn's body, demonstrating the importance of careful monitoring during the newborn period.
Subcodes of P54:
- P54.0: Neonatal haematemesis
- P54.1: Neonatal melaena
- P54.2: Neonatal rectal haemorrhage
- P54.3: Other neonatal gastrointestinal haemorrhage
- P54.4: Neonatal adrenal haemorrhage
- P54.5: Neonatal cutaneous haemorrhage
- P54.6: Neonatal vaginal haemorrhage
- P54.8: Other specified neonatal haemorrhages
- P54.9: Neonatal haemorrhage, unspecified
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