Help (FAQs)
Based on Julian T. Parer MD, et al article. For more information see Help (FAQs)
Variability:
Please Choose Moderate (normal) variability Minimal variability Absent variability Sinusoidal Marked variability
FHR:
Please Choose Tachycardia Normal Mild bradycardia Moderate bradycardia Severe bradycardia
Decelerations:
Please Choose No Early Mild VD Moderate VD Severe VD Mild LD Moderate LD Severe LD Mild PD Moderate PD Severe PD
Fetal acidemia gradations
Definition
Risk of acidemia, evolution of FHR patterns to more serious risk, and recommended action
Risk of acidemia
Risk of evolution of FHR patterns to more serious risk
Recommended action
Proposed management of the color-coded categories
Conservative techniques
Operating room
Obstetrician
Anesthetist
Newborn infant resuscitator
Location of patient
Conservative ameliorating techniques for the modification of variant FHR patterns
Position change
Hyperoxia
Correct hypotension
Adequate intravascular volume
Correct excessive contractions (eg, decrease oxytocin)
Avoid constant pushing
Tocolysis
Amnioinfusion to correct amniotic fluid deficit
Designed by: Kasra Navabi, MD