Excessive bleeding from fetal scalp blood sampling.
A case of excessive fetal bleeding following scalp blood sampling is reported. The literature is reviewed and recommendations are made to reduce the incidence of this potentially fatal complication.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000032:analysis*; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012535:Scalp