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ArticleActa obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica2020

A new microdialysis probe for continuous lactate measurement during fetal monitoring: Proof of concept in an animal model.

Froukje Tigchelaar, Henk Groen, Magnus Westgren, Kirsten D Huinink, Thomas Cremers, Paul P van den Berg

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Article in Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Froukje TigchelaarFaculty of Medical Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Henk GroenDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Magnus WestgrenClintec, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Kirsten D HuininkBrainlink B.V., Groningen, the Netherlands.
Thomas CremersCAN Holding B.V., Groningen, the Netherlands.
Paul P van den BergDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2241-3001
University Medical Center Groningen · NLBrain Innovation (Netherlands) · NLKarolinska Institutet · SEUniversity of Groningen · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionCardiotocography (CTG) is currently the most commonly used method for intrapartum fetal monitoring during labor. However, a high false-positive rate of fetal acidosis indicated by CTG leads to an increase in obstetric interventions. We developed a microdialysis probe that is integrated into a fetal scalp electrode allowing continuous measurement of lactate subcutaneously, thus giving instant information about the oxygenation status of the fetus. Our aim was to establish proof of concept in an animal model using a microdialysis probe to monitor lactate subcutaneously. MATERIAL AND

methodsWe performed an in vivo study in adult male wild-type Wistar rats. We modified electrodes used for CTG monitoring in human fetuses to incorporate a microdialysis membrane. Optimum flow rates for microdialysis were determined in vitro. For the in vivo experiment, a microdialysis probe was inserted into the skin on the back of the animal. De-oxygenation and acidosis were induced by lowering the inspiratory oxygen pressure. Oxygenation and heart rate were monitored. A jugular vein cannula was inserted to draw blood samples for analysis of lactate, pH, pco

resultsBaseline blood lactate levels were around 1 mmol/L. Upon de-oxygenation, oxygen saturation fell to below 40% for 1 h and blood lactate levels increased 2.5-fold. Correlation of dialysate lactate levels with plasma lactate levels was 0.89 resulting in an R

conclusionsIn this animal model, lactate levels in subcutaneous fluid collected by microdialysis closely reflected blood lactate levels upon transient de-oxygenation, indicating that our device is suitable for subcutaneous measurement of lactate. Microdialysis probe technology allows the measurement of multiple compounds in the dialysate, such as glucose, albumin, or inflammatory mediators, so this technique may offer the unique possibility to shed light on fetal physiology during the intrapartum period.

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Membranes, ArtificialMicrodialysisAcidosisAnimalsFemaleFetal DiseasesFetal MonitoringLactatesModels, AnimalOximetryPregnancyRats, WistarSubcutaneous TissueLactatesMembranes, Artificialcardiotocographycesareandeliveryfetal acidosisfetal monitoringfetal scalp electrodelactateprenatal care

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