Fetal movements following intrapartum maternal opiate administration.
Fetal movements were quantified prior to and after administration of intramuscular Diamorphine in thirteen labouring women. A significant reduction in the number of fetal heart rate accelerations was observed following Diamorphine. Thirty minutes after Diamorphine, all fetal movement parameters had returned to pre-Diamorphine values. If fetal movement detection is to be incorporated into an assessment of intrapartum fetal well being, the transient influence of narcotic analgesia must be allowed for.
Farrell
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Scotland.
Owen
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Harrold
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D016362:Analgesia, Obstetrical; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D005324:Fetal Movement / Q000187:drug effects*; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal / Q000187:drug effects; D003932:Heroin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D013997:Time Factors
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D003932:Heroin