Intrapartum fetal surveillance

O. A. Jibodu, S. Arulkumaran

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Abstract

Intrapartum hypoxia was thought to contribute to the incidence of cerebral palsy, seizures and mental retardation. Electronic fetal monitoring was expected to prevent or reduce this incidence. Electronic fetal monitoring has a high false positive rate and fetal blood sampling, which is an invasive procedure, only allows an intermittent assessment. Efforts are being made to improve fetal heart rate analysis and clinical management. Fetal pulse oximetry, fetal electrocardiogram waveform analysis and the intermittent measurement of lactate levels by fetal blood sampling may become established as an adjunct to electronic fetal monitoring.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)123-127
Number of pages5
JournalCurrent Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume12
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2000

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