A critical appraisal of fetal acoustic stimulation as an antenatal test for fetal well-being

Fetal acoustic stimulation is becoming a common modality for antepartum testing. The purpose of this study was to review the available literature on the subject to establish whether safety and efficacy have been determined. Safety could not be substantiated. The frequency, intensity, duration, and n...

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Published inObstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 71; no. 5; p. 781
Main Authors Romero, R, Mazor, M, Hobbins, J C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.1988
Subjects
Acoustic Stimulation - instrumentation
Acoustic Stimulation - methods
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Female
Fetal Monitoring - methods
Heart Rate, Fetal
Humans
Pregnancy
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ISSN0029-7844

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Summary:Fetal acoustic stimulation is becoming a common modality for antepartum testing. The purpose of this study was to review the available literature on the subject to establish whether safety and efficacy have been determined. Safety could not be substantiated. The frequency, intensity, duration, and number of stimuli varied greatly among publications. There is no uniform nomenclature to score test results, and even the definition of the fetal acoustic stimulation test is not uniform. Data on the efficacy of the test are limited. Before fetal acoustic stimulation becomes part of standard obstetric care, rigorous clinical testing is required.
ISSN:0029-7844