Fetal panting: yet another response to the external vibratory acoustic stimulation test.

Sherer, D M; Abramowicz, J S; D'Amico, M L; Allen, T; Woods, J R · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1991

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Fetal panting at a rate of 119 respiratory movements per minute, persisting for 40 minutes after external vibratory acoustic stimulation, was noted in a fetus at 33 weeks' gestation. Subsequent fetal outcome was good. The possible underlying pathophysiologic mechanism is discussed.

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