Abstract
The authors describe 4 cases of falsely recorded fetal heart rate pattern due to technical failure. Interaction of a fetal monitor and an infusion pump may lead to a ‘false’ fetal heart rate tracing, suggesting fetal compromise and masking the actual cardiac activity. The limits of indirect fetal monitoring are stressed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 52-55 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |
Keywords
- Fetal distress
- Fetal monitoring