Research progress on clinical characteristics and nursing of fetal omphalocele / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Fetal omphalocele is a surgical disease with severe defect of fetal abdominal wall which requires emergency treatment after birth. The incidence rate is 2.1/10000, and the mortality rate is 52% to 67%. The improper handling of omphalocele can cause capsular rupture and intestinal exposure, leading to neonatal fluid loss, hypothermia, intestinal necrosis and other complications. It is the major cause of death in newborns. In this paper, we reviewed the characteristics, delivery mode, delivery time, umbilical cord care, and transferring of omphalocele newborns to provide reference for clinical nursing.