Fetal heart rate monitoring casebook. Amnioinfusion as fetal therapy

J Perinatol. 2000 Jan-Feb;20(1):68-73. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7200304.

Abstract

Amniotic fluid (AF) plays multiple roles in fetal development and wellbeing. A global consideration of the possibilities of AF manipulation allows for the maximum benefits to be derived from assessing and selectively augmenting AF in clinical practice.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / diagnosis*
  • Fetal Membranes, Premature Rupture / drug therapy
  • Fetal Monitoring*
  • Heart Rate, Fetal / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Oxytocin / administration & dosage
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome*
  • Pregnancy Trimester, Second

Substances

  • Oxytocin