Fetal scalp blood lactate as an indicator of hypoxia during labour
Intrapartum fetal scalp blood lactate was measured by a simple, rapid method. Its potential as an indicator of fetal oxygenation was assessed in comparison with blood gas and pH measurements. The normal ranges for lactate values in fetal scalp and cord blood were derived. Asphyxiated babies were fou...
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University of Aberdeen
1982
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| Online Access: | http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.345317 |