KA80

Fetal blood loss

Perda sanguínea fetal

Definition

Fetal blood loss is a loss of blood from the fetal circulation during pregnancy, labour, or delivery. Due to the small volume of fetal blood that is present, even a small loss can lead to anaemia or fetal death.

Subcategories (6)

KA80.0Fetal blood loss from vasa praevia KA80.1Fetal blood loss from ruptured cord KA80.2Fetal blood loss from placenta KA80.3Haemorrhage into co-twin KA80.4Haemorrhage into maternal circulation KA80.5Fetal blood loss from cut end of co-twin cord

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