Intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry in the presence of fetal cardiac arrhythmia.

Dildy, G A; Loucks, C A; Clark, S L · Am J Obstet Gynecol · 1993

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We report our experience with a reflectance pulse oximeter in intrapartum monitoring of a fetus with atrial flutter and heart block. During labor fetal arterial oxygen saturation ranged between 50% and 85%. Spontaneous vaginal delivery occurred with good maternal and neonatal outcome.

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