Proposed cut-off for fetal scalp blood lactate in intrapartum fetal surveillance based on neonatal outcomes: a large prospective observational study

CONCLUSION: A scalp lactate level of <5.2mmol/L using the StatstripLactate®/StatstripXpress® system will safely rule out fetal metabolic acidosis.PMID:34555249 | DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.16924

Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - September 23, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: L Iorizzo Y Carlsson C Johansson R Berggren A Herbst M Wang M Leiding P-E Isberg K Kristensen E Wiberg-Itzel T McGee N Wiberg Source Type: research