J Reprod Med
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Nonobstetric surgery during pregnancy is not an infrequent occurrence. Guidelines for fetal monitoring during nonobstetric surgery are limited. We describe a case of appendectomy during third trimester, complicated by in utero fetal demise (IUFD). ⋯ Continuous electronic fetal monitoring during third trimester nonobstetric surgery should be available and implemented after appropriate patient counseling. This approach reduces the risk of fetal mortality.
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Observational Study
Reference range for tissue oxygen saturation in pregnancy using near-infrared spectroscopy.
To estimate the reference range of tissue oxygen saturation (StO2) values in pregnancy. Near-infrared spectroscopy-derived StO2 is a noninvasive continuous measure used to predict hypoperfusion. Normal StO2 values have not been established in pregnant women. ⋯ We estimated a reference range for StO2 values in normal pregnant women. This information may contribute to the study of StO2 monitoring to predict impending shock in the obstetric patient.