Sinusoidal fetal heart rate pattern after administration of nalbuphine hydrochloride: a case report.
Nalbuphine hydrochloride (Nubain) is a synthetic analgesic available for use during labor. It is known to possibly cause respiratory depression in the neonate, but to date there are no published reports of any intrapartum alterations of fetal heart rate. A case presentation is given of a persistent sinusoidal pattern appearing after Nubain administration.
D000328:Adult; D005318:Fetal Heart / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006207:Half-Life; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009019:Morphinans / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009266:Nalbuphine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D010500:Perinatology
D009019:Morphinans; D009266:Nalbuphine