The accuracy of fetal pulse oximetry in the second stage of labour

• Published in: Journal of perinatal medicine Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 297
• Main Authors: Johnson, N, Johnson, V A, Bannister, J, Lilford, R J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 1991
• Subjects: Cardiotocography; Female; Fetal Blood; Fetal Monitoring - standards; Humans; Labor, Obstetric; Oximetry - methods; Oximetry - standards; Oxygen - blood; Pregnancy

The aim of this study is to assess the accuracy of fetal monitoring with pulse oximetry at delivery. The pulse oximetry reading from the fetus at delivery was compared to fetal condition at birth. There is poor correlation between fetal scalp oximetry readings at delivery and fetal condition (Apgar...