Fetal heart rate patterns associated with acidemia at fetal blood sampling during labor—An observational study
Abstract Introduction Cardiotocography (CTG) is used worldwide for fetal surveillance with the aim to detect fetal hypoxia and aid timely intervention. The method is associated with shortcomings; for example, low interobserver reliability and low specificity for fetal hypoxia. Fetal scalp blood sampling (FBS) is an adj...