False fetal heart rate recording caused by interaction of an infusion pump and a fetal monitor

J. Rabinovici*, J. Shalev, S. Mashiach, D. M. Serr

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)52-55
Number of pages4
JournalGynecologic and Obstetric Investigation
Volume20
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1985

Keywords

  • Fetal distress
  • Fetal monitoring

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