title: Continuous fetal monitoring with a pulse oximeter: a case of cord compression.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Fetal Oximetry Research Unit, St. James' University Hospital, Leeds, England.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: V A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D010100:Oxygen