Intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry. Part 2: Clinical application.

Abstract

Part II continues by discussing the clinical application of fetal pulse oximetry in intrapartum fetal surveillance as reviewed in the literature. It profiles the predictive ability of fetal pulse oximetry and its correlation with conventional methods of fetal monitoring. In addition, an account is made of its limitations, safety, and acceptability in clinical practice. Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Family Physicians After completion of this article, the reader will be able to describe the predictive abilities of fetal pulse oximetry and its correlation with conventional methods of fetal monitoring, to define the critical threshold of fetal oxygen saturation, and to summarize the safety of fetal pulse oximetry.