Ultrasonic characteristics and clinical significance of umbilical cord blood flow in acute fetal distress

Conclusions The ultrasonic characteristics of umbilical cord blood flow in patients with acute fetal distress are increase of the resistance, reduction of blood flow, and significant reduction of ultrasonic parameters of RI, PI and S/D. The degree of hypoxia, oxidative stress, myocardial injury and brain injury can also be evaluated.
Source: Journal of Acute Disease - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research