ICD-11 code : KA05.5;
Preferred Label : Fetus or newborn affected by precipitate delivery;
ICD-11 definition : A precipitate delivery is one that is 3 hours and where contractions are unusually
severe. It commonly occurs in multiparous women or when labour has been induced. Due
to the force and speed of delivery, trauma may occur to the mother and newborn. The
mother may suffer from haemorrhage, perineal laceration, infection, or uterine rupture,
and the newborn may suffer from subdural hematoma, anoxia, or fractures.;
ICD-11 synonym : fetus or newborn affected by rapid second stage of labour;
ICD-11 inclusion : precipitate labour affecting fetus or newborn; rapid second stage affecting fetus or newborn;
Origin ID : 1253585655;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
A precipitate delivery is one that is 3 hours and where contractions are unusually
severe. It commonly occurs in multiparous women or when labour has been induced. Due
to the force and speed of delivery, trauma may occur to the mother and newborn. The
mother may suffer from haemorrhage, perineal laceration, infection, or uterine rupture,
and the newborn may suffer from subdural hematoma, anoxia, or fractures.
