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Predictive value of pulse oximetry for the development of fetal acidosis.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19954413     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
AIMS: To determine the predictive value of fetal pulse oximetry (FPO) for the development of fetal acidosis in cases of non-reassuring fetal heart rate (FHR). METHODS: In a prospective observational study, pulse oximetry monitoring was examined in cases of non-reassuring FHR during singleton cephalic delivery at 36-42 weeks' gestation. The study examined whether fetal arterial oxygen saturation (FSpO(2)) values <30% for at least 10 min during the last 60 min before delivery increase the risk of fetal acidosis. The predictive reliability of this algorithm and the correlation to fetal acidosis [umbilical artery pH (UApH) <7.15] were analyzed. RESULTS: We included 101 patients with non-reassuring FHR during delivery. The incidence of fetal acidosis was significantly higher when FSpO(2) values <30% were recorded for at least 10 min (P=0.0). An UApH <7.15 was reliably excluded with a negative predictive value of 98.7% and detected with a sensitivity of 92.9%. CONCLUSIONS: A low pulse oximetry oxygen saturation <30% for at least 10 min correlates highly with fetal acidosis in cases of non-reassuring FHR. FPO reliably excludes moderate to advanced acidosis and can reduce the frequency of fetal blood analysis (FBA) in cases of non-reassuring cardiotocography (CTG).
Authors:
Andreas Nonnenmacher; Hartmut Hopp; Joachim Dudenhausen
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of perinatal medicine     Volume:  38     ISSN:  1619-3997     ISO Abbreviation:  J Perinat Med     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-05     Completed Date:  2010-04-02     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0361031     Medline TA:  J Perinat Med     Country:  Germany    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  83-6     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics, Charit? - Universit?tsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany. Andreas.nonnenmacher@charite.de
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acidosis / diagnosis*
Cardiotocography
Female
Fetal Diseases / diagnosis*
Fetal Distress / diagnosis
Humans
Oximetry*
Predictive Value of Tests
Pregnancy
Prospective Studies

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