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Monitoring of Fetal Scalp pH

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31099-0
Monitoring of Fetal Scalp pH
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      As an adjuvant to continuous fetal heart rate monitoring, fetal scalp blood sampling can improve the accuracy of interpreting abnormal fetal heart rate patterns and thus postpone or prevent unnecessary delivery by cesarean section. However, this procedure is complicated and indications for its use are limited.
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      The opinions and assertions contained herein are those of the author and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Navy Department or the naval service at large.

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      DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0272-2712(18)31099-0

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      © 1981 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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