Technical note: simple vibroacoustic foetal stimulator.
OBJECTIVE
To build and test a simple vibroacoustic foetal stimulator.


METHODS
A vibroacoustic foetal stimulator was constructed and subjected to bench testing. Clinical trial was carried out in comparison to an electro laynx.


RESULTS
Screening specificity of 98% and 100% sensitivity was achieved, with no decrease in specificity due to user's maladjustments. The device was characterized by simple use, maintenance and disinfection.


CONCLUSIONS
The device is a good screening instrument for foetal health in prenatal care, despite its simplicity and low price.
Stojanović
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Department of Epidemiology, Institute of Public Health, Clinical Hospital Centre, Rijeka Univesity Medical School, Croatia. drazen.stojanovic@ri.tel.hr
Frković
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A
Filiplić-Stojanović
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H
Kirincić
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N
D000161:Acoustic Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005324:Fetal Movement / Q000502:physiology*; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D014732:Vibration