Fetus or newborn affected by forceps delivery

Definition

A condition characterised by findings in the fetus or newborn due to assisted birth in which intervention assistance is provided with smooth metal instruments curved to fit around the head (forceps).

Also indexed as

Nearby in Fetus or newborn affected by certain complications of labour or delivery

• KA05.0Fetus or newborn affected by breech delivery or extraction
• KA05.1Fetus or newborn affected by other malpresentation, malposition or disproportion during labour or delivery
• KA05.3Fetus or newborn affected by delivery by vacuum extractor
• KA05.4Fetus or newborn affected by caesarean delivery
• KA05.5Fetus or newborn affected by precipitate delivery
• KA05.6Fetus or newborn affected by abnormal uterine contractions
• KA05.7Fetus or newborn affected by abnormality in fetal intrauterine heart rate or rhythm
• KA05.8Meconium passage during delivery