J Gynecol Obst Bio R
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J Gynecol Obst Bio R · May 1999
Multicenter Study Comparative Study[Clinical importance of fetal pulse oximetry. II. Comparative predictive values of oximetry and scalp pH. Multicenter study].
To compare the predictive value of intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry to that of fetal blood analysis for an abnormal neonatal outcome in case of abnormal fetal heart rate (FHR). ⋯ The predictive value of intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry can be favorably compared with that of fetal blood analysis. Randomized controlled management trials can now be performed to assess potential clinical benefits of this new tool.