Severe fetal tachycardia after administration of hexoprenaline to the mother. A case report.
A fetus developed extreme supraventricular tachycardia (210/min) after intravenous hexoprenaline 10 micrograms was administered to the mother for intrapartum fetal distress. Urgent caesarean section resulted in the birth of a male baby with a reduced Apgar score; the infant survived after being ventilated for 24 hours.
D'Hooghe
T M
TM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Stellenbosch, Parowvallei.
Odendaal
H J
HJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005333:Fetus / Q000187:drug effects; D006594:Hexoprenaline / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D013610:Tachycardia / Q000139:chemically induced*
D006594:Hexoprenaline