A sinusoidal-like fetal heart-rate pattern in association with fetal sucking — report of 2 cases

A sinusoidal heart-rate pattern (SHR) is usually considered to signify fetal distress. Two cases are reported in which a sinusoidal-like fetal heart-rate pattern was caused by fetal sucking movements as observed by real-time ultrasonography. The patterns observed in these two fetuses were similar to...

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 1984, Vol.16 (5), p.353-358
Hauptverfasser: Nijhuis, J.G., Staisch, K.J., Martin, C.B., Prechtl, H.F.R.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A sinusoidal heart-rate pattern (SHR) is usually considered to signify fetal distress. Two cases are reported in which a sinusoidal-like fetal heart-rate pattern was caused by fetal sucking movements as observed by real-time ultrasonography. The patterns observed in these two fetuses were similar to that found in the neonate during suckling.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/0028-2243(84)90164-3