Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2012
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyST analysis of the fetal electrocardiogram in intrapartum fetal monitoring: a meta-analysis.
To compare the effects of ST-waveform analysis in combination with cardiotocography with conventional cardiotocography for intrapartum fetal monitoring. ⋯ The additional use of ST analysis for intrapartum monitoring reduced the incidence of operative vaginal deliveries and the need for fetal blood sampling but did not reduce the incidence of metabolic acidosis at birth.