SynthesisThe Cochrane database of systematic reviews2000
Near-infrared spectroscopy for fetal assessment during labour.
Synthesis in The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, 2000. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2017Pooled it
- Intrapartum fetal scalp lactate sampling for fetal assessment in the presence of a non-reassuring fetal heart rate trace.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015Pooled it
- A new microdialysis probe for continuous lactate measurement during fetal monitoring: Proof of concept in an animal model.Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundOver the past four decades, continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) has been increasingly employed to detect fetal acidemia in labor, with a view toward prevention of hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, permanent neurologic injury, and death. Although very sensitive, this technology has low specificity, and a high false positive rate. This false positive rate has resulted in operative intervention on behalf of many fetuses who were not in fact in danger of neurologic injury or death. Near-infrared spectroscopy has been developed to directly measure fetal cerebral oxygenation, with a view toward identification of those fetuses truly at risk.
objectivesTo determine the effects of the use of near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to assess fetal condition during labour, on maternal and perinatal outcomes. SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. Date of last search: November 1999. SELECTION CRITERIA: Randomized trials comparing near-infrared spectroscopy with continuous EFM alone or continuous EFM and scalp pH. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS: Eligibility and trial quality were assessed by one reviewer. MAIN
resultsNo randomized trials were identified. Thus no studies were included. REVIEWER'S
conclusionsThere is currently insufficient evidence to assess the efficacy of fetal surveillance by near-infrared spectroscopy.
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