Severe fetal bradycardia caused by external vibratory acoustic stimulation.
A case is presented in which external vibratory acoustic stimulation performed on a term fetus produced severe prolonged bradycardia, necessitating emergency cesarean section delivery. The possible pathogenesis is discussed.
Sherer
D M
DM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah University Hospital, Ein Karem, Jerusalem, Israel.
Menashe
M
M
Sadovsky
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D000161:Acoustic Stimulation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005324:Fetal Movement; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014732:Vibration / Q000009:adverse effects*