50 The Role of pCO2 in Umbilical Artery Gas Analysis: Predictive of Neonatal Morbidity?

The purpose of this study was to estimate the relationship between umbilical artery (UA) partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pCO2) at time of delivery and neonatal morbidity at term. If a strong relationship could be established, reflecting impaired fetal gas exchange, this would serve to more effectively and accurately predict neonatal morbidity shortly after delivery and inform resource allocation.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Tags: Oral Concurrent Session 4 Source Type: research