The role of cordocentesis in the diagnosis of fetal well-being.
One of the most important parameters that any antenatal testing technique is measured against is the fetal acid-base balance. Cordocentesis is a relatively safe invasive method that can be used to evaluate the fetal acid-base status directly. The knowledge of these parameters is always invaluable under research conditions and, in select instances, can contribute significantly to clinical management.
Sonek
J
J
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wright State University School of Medicine, Dayton, Ohio.
Nicolaides
K
K
D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance / Q000175:diagnosis; D000818:Animals; D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D017218:Cordocentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000737:chemistry; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans