Fetal vibro-acoustic stimulation with a can--a clinical study.
S Afr Med J
; 88(2 Suppl): 199-200, 203, 1998 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-9542487
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To assess the usefulness of the can as a fetal vibro-acoustic stimulator in the clinical environment. PATIENTS ANDSETTING:
112 high-risk obstetric patients at Coronation Hospital, Johannesburg.METHOD:
161 vibro-acoustic stimulation tests with a can and 159 non-stress tests (NSTs) were performed. The results of the can test were compared with those of the NSTs and with fetal outcome at delivery.RESULTS:
The can test showed poor sensitivity (5/9). Three of the 4 false-negative results were due to placental abruption that occurred subsequent to the can test. The ability of the can test to predict a reactive NST and good fetal outcome was 94% (negative predictive value).CONCLUSIONS:
In view of the reasonable negative predictive value, the test should be evaluated further as a screening test at primary care level, where there are few or no cardiotocographic facilities.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Estimulação Acústica
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Monitorização Fetal
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1998
Tipo de documento:
Article