Relationship of fetal biophysical profile and blood gas values at cordocentesis in severely growth-retarded fetuses.

Ribbert, L S; Snijders, R J; Nicolaides, K H; Visser, G H · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1990

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Abstract

In 14 severely growth-retarded fetuses the biophysical profile score was analyzed in relation to blood PO2, pH, oxygen saturation, and oxygen content in samples obtained by cordocentesis. The data suggest that the biophysical profile score can predict the degree of fetal acidemia.

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