Late Decelerations | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Late decelerations are one of the precarious decelerations among the three types of fetal heart rate decelerations during labor. They are caused by decreased blood flow to the placenta and can signify an impending fetal acidemia. Late decelerations are defined as a visually apparent, gradual decrease in the fetal heart rate typically following the uterine contraction. A late deceleration typically follows a uterine contraction meaning, the onset, nadir and the return of the deceleration will follow the onset, peak, and the return of a uterine contraction. This activity reviews the clinical significance of late decelerations and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in its management.

Objectives:

Review the causes of late decelerations.

Describe the evaluation of late decelerations in a pregnant patient.

Summarize the treatment of late decelerations.

Explain the importance of improving care coordination among in...