Abstract
- Interpretation of the fetal heart rate is part of the essential information required by the paediatrician when called to the delivery room. - Accelerations and normal baseline variability are indicative of fetal health. - Hypoxia and acidosis may develop quickly in the presence of an abnormal trace with scanty thick meconium, intrauterine growth restriction, intrauterine infection, prematurity and post-term gestation. - Consideration of the overall clinical picture and the cardiotocograph provides necessary information to ensure optimal management of the labour.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 90083 |
Pages (from-to) | 85-91 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Current Paediatrics |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2000 |