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fetal distress

fetal distress Fetal distress is a term used when signs during labor suggest the fetus may not be getting enough oxygen.

Fetal distress is a term used when signs during labor suggest the fetus may not be getting enough oxygen. In the packet, it refers to a diagnosis often based on interpreting cardiotocograph patterns, sometimes with added technologies to confirm suspected fetal hypoxia.

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Drafting source: Lukhele Sanele; Mulaudzi Fhumulani Mavis; Gundo Rodwell. Factors contributing to visual intrapartum cardiotocograph interpretation variation among healthcare professionals: An integrative review. 2025; DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0315761; article XML SHA-256 1e343c76437c04f6ee5521881a5c6c0542e0d6b33255b9fa3ee4c5db3fad0ff0. “Factors contributing to visual intrapartum cardiotocograph interpretation variation among healthcare professionals: An integrative review” (10.1371/journal.pone.0315761).
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