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Managing Complications in Pregnancy and Childbirth: - IAWG

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P-32 Vacuum extraction• Scalp abrasions (common <strong>and</strong> harmless) <strong>and</strong> lacerations may occur.Clean <strong>and</strong> exam<strong>in</strong>e lacerations to determ<strong>in</strong>e if sutures arenecessary. Necrosis is extremely rare.• Intracranial bleed<strong>in</strong>g is extremely rare <strong>and</strong> requires immediate<strong>in</strong>tensive neonatal care.MATERNAL COMPLICATIONS• Tears of the genital tract may occur. Exam<strong>in</strong>e the woman carefully<strong>and</strong> repair any tears to the cervix (page P-81) or vag<strong>in</strong>a (page P-83) or repair episiotomy (page P-73).

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