Continuous fetal monitoring with a pulse oximeter: a case of cord compression.
We have adapted a pulse oximeter to monitor fetal oxygen saturation during labor. In a case of acute cord compression the pulse oximetry reading dropped below 20% and this change in fetal oxygen saturation preempted changes in the cardiotocograph.
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Fetal Oximetry Research Unit, St. James' University Hospital, Leeds, England.
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D000328:Adult; D002585:Cesarean Section; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006339:Heart Rate; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010092:Oximetry; D010100:Oxygen / Q000097:blood; D011247:Pregnancy; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000175:diagnosis*
D010100:Oxygen