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Research in Pediatrics & Neonatology

Fetal Heart Rate Decelerations Evaluated by Hypoxia Index

*Corresponding author: Kazuo Maeda, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emeritus, Tottori University Medical School, Tottoriken, Japan

Submission: October 12, 2017; Published: March 12, 2018

DOI: 10.31031/RPN.2018.01.000523

ISSN : 2576-9200
Volume1 Issue5

Abstract

As numeric objective decision was needed in computerized FHR analysis, FHR score, hypoxia index, actocardiographic A/B ratio and frequency spectrum analysis were introduced into computerized FHR diagnosis, which brought improved perinatal outcome. Final computer output is objective but clinical, namely, not only FHR parameters but also clinical Apgar score is directly and rapidly reported to the attendant doctor, who is possible to manage the fetus with these objective data.

Keywords: Fetal monitoring; Computer; FHR Score; Hypoxia index; Frequency spectrum; A/B Ratio of actocardiagram

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