Why the study?
Does spectral analysis of fetal heart rate variability accurately detect fetal distress compared to blood-gas values?
Does spectral analysis of fetal heart rate variability accurately detect fetal distress compared to blood-gas values?
Spectral analysis of fetal heart rate variability shows promise for detecting fetal distress, but requires standardization and larger prospective studies.
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May aid fetal distress detection if validated; leaves open standardization and prospective trials before practice change.
Laar et al. (2008) studied this question.
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