Abstract:Because asphyxia is not the only factor influencing fetal heart rhythm, a non-optimal cardiotachogram is not necessarily a sign of fetal distress. It makes further evaluation of the fetal condition advisable, especially determination of the acid-base equilibrium. The method of fetal blood sampling, introduced by Saling, has a number of disadvantages for mother and fetus, because of the invasiveness for both. Further, the measured acid-base equilibrium is only representative for a very short period of time and … Show more
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