BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the possible etiology and treatment of severe fetal tachycardia in the absence of organic disease and provide a reference for clinical management of severe fetal tachycardia.CASE...BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the possible etiology and treatment of severe fetal tachycardia in the absence of organic disease and provide a reference for clinical management of severe fetal tachycardia.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old pregnant woman,with a gravidity 1 parity 0,presented with a fetal heart rate(FHR)of 243 beats per minute during a routine antenatal examination at 31+2 wk of gestation.Before termination of pregnancy at 38 wk of gestation,the FHR repeatedly showed serious abnormalities,lasting more than 30 min.However,the pregnant woman and the fetus had no clinical symptoms,and repeated examination revealed no organic lesions.The mother and the baby were regularly followed up.CONCLUSION This was a case of severe fetal tachycardia with no organic lesions and management based on clinical experience.展开更多
<strong>Introduction: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fetal heart rate monitoring during labor is used to study fetal well-being...<strong>Introduction: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fetal heart rate monitoring during labor is used to study fetal well-being and predict neonatal acidosis of newborn. Fetal heart rate monitoring is analyzed by the obstetrical team and categorized according to the FIGO guidelines. An important limitation of this diagnostic tool is an inter- and intra-observer variability, leading to subjective cardiotocography interpretation and classification. Our objective was to study the association between the categories of fetal heart rate analysis (according to FIGO classification) and neonatal acidosis of full-term newborns. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Study design:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This is a multicenter retrospective cohort study conducted between 2014 and 2018 in the Grand-Est region. We searched and included retrospectively children hospitalized in a pediatric intensive care unit in one of the participating hospitals with an ICD-10 coding type “P91.6” corresponding to “Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy”. Maternal, pregnancy, delivery, and newborn characteristics were collected and compared by univariate logistic regression with multiple imputation. Odds Ratio and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the model and presented. Multiple imputation with m = 100 imputations was tested, using Rubin rules to combine the results. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">55 patients were included in the study. Fetal heart rate tracings classified in Category 3 as “pathological” according to FIGO guidelines were significantly associated with an increased risk of severe neonatal acidosis. Late decelerations and bradycardia during labor were associated with severe neonatal acidosis. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Severe neonatal acidosis may be suspected by interpretation of fetal heart rate during labor. Fetal bradycardia and late decelerations are predictive of the severity of neonatal acidosis. This study emphasizes the need to screen severe neonatal acidosis and allows the identification of populations most at risk. Repeated team training and upgrading of fetal heart rate study would further reduce the incidence of neonatal acidosis.</span></span>展开更多
Fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations are the commonest aberrant feature on cardiotocograph (CTG) thus having a major influence on classification ofFHRpatterns into the three tier system. The unexplained paradox of ear...Fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations are the commonest aberrant feature on cardiotocograph (CTG) thus having a major influence on classification ofFHRpatterns into the three tier system. The unexplained paradox of early decelerations (head compression—an invariable phenomenon in labor) being extremely rare [1] should prompt a debate about scientific validity of current categorization. This paper demonstrates that there appear to be major fallacies in the pathophysiological hypothesis (cord compression—baroreceptor mechanism) underpinning of vast majority of (variable?) decelerations. Rapid decelerations during contractions with nadir matching peak of contractions are consistent with “pure” vagal reflex (head compression) rather than result of fetal blood pressure or oxygenation changes from cord compression. Hence, many American authors have reported that the abrupt FHR decelerations attributed to cord compression are actually due to head compression [2-6]. The paper debates if there are major fundamental fallacies in current categorization of FHR decelerations based concomitantly on rate of descent (reflecting putative aetiology?) and time relationship to contractions. Decelerations with consistently early timing (constituting majority) seem to get classed as “variable” because of rapid descent. A distorted unscientific categorization of FHR decelerations could lead to clinically unhelpful three tier classification system. Hence, the current unphysiological classification needs a fresh debate with consideration of alternative models and re-evaluation of clinical studies to test these. Open debate improves patient care and safety. The clue to benign reflex versus hypoxic nature of decelerations seems to be in the timing rather than the rate of descent. Although the likelihood of fetal hypxemia is related to depth and duration ofFHRdecelerations, the cut-offs are likely to be different for early/late/variable decelerations and it seems to be of paramount importance to get this discrimination right for useful visual or computerized system of CTG interpretation.展开更多
Objective: To test the reproducibility of British experts’ (eFM, K2MS, Gibb and Arulkumaran) [1-3] illustrations of fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations by trained British Obstetricians and midwives. To analyze reaso...Objective: To test the reproducibility of British experts’ (eFM, K2MS, Gibb and Arulkumaran) [1-3] illustrations of fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations by trained British Obstetricians and midwives. To analyze reasons for any discrepancies by examining factors relating to the participants, British experts’ descriptions and NICE guidelines [4]. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals. Participants: 38 Obstetric Consultants, 49 registrars and 45 midwives. Methods: Printed questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: Fisher’s Exact test. Results: This largest study of its kind showed almost unbelievably high disconnect between CTG interpretation by experts and participants. 98% - 100% midwives, 80% - 100% Registrars and 74% - 100% Consultants categorized FHR decelerations differently from the five experts’ illustrations/interpretations (p < 0.0001). Remarkably, the three experts’ illustrations of early (supposedly most benign) decelerations were classed as atypical variable by 56% Consultants, 78% Registrars and 99% midwives and the CTGs as pathological by 85% of the participants. Conclusions: The high degree of disagreement with the experts’ illustrations (p < 0.0001) did not appear to be due to participant factors. The immediate reasons seemed to be the conflicting illustrations and heterogeneity of experts’ descriptions. But most importantly, these appeared to stem from non-standardized ambiguous definitions of FHR decelerations and many intrinsic systemic flaws in the current NICE guidelines [4]. The NICE concept of “true uniform” (identical) early and late decelerations seems biologically implausible (a myth) and no examples can be found. Another myth seems to be that early and late decelerations should be gradual. Only very shallow decelerations will look “gradual” on the British CTG. These systemic flaws lead to dysfunctional CTG interpretation increasing intervention as well as impairing diagnosis of fetal hypoxemia. This is because the vast majority of FHR decelerations fall in a single heterogeneous “variable” group with many further classed as “atypical” (pathological) based on disproven and discredited criteria [5-7]. There is increasing evidence in USA that a system with variable decelerations as the majority is clinically unhelpful because of loss of information [5-9]. In the interest of patient care and safety, open debate is necessary regarding a better way forward. Classification of FHR decelerations based primarily and solely on time relationship to contractions appears more scientific and clinically useful.展开更多
This paper briefly introduces the collection and recognition of bio-medical sig nals, designs the method to collect FM signals. A detailed discussion on the sys tem hardware, structure and functions is also given. Und...This paper briefly introduces the collection and recognition of bio-medical sig nals, designs the method to collect FM signals. A detailed discussion on the sys tem hardware, structure and functions is also given. Under LabWindows/CVI,the ha rdware and the driver do compatible, the hardware equipment work properly active ly. The paper adopts multi threading technology for real-time analysis and make s use of latency time of CPU effectively, expedites program reflect speed, impro ve s the program to perform efficiency. One threading is collecting data; the other threading is analyzing data. Using the method, it is broaden to analyze the sig nal in real-time. Wavelet transform to remove the main interference in the FM a nd by adding time-window to recognize with BP network; Finally the results of c ollecting signals and BP networks are discussed.8 pregnant women’s signals of F M were collected successfully by using the sensor. The correct of BP network rec ognition is about 83.3% by using the above measure.展开更多
背景自“全面二孩”政策实施后,经产妇为主要分娩人群,高龄、慢性合并症、产科并发症、剖宫产术后再次妊娠等问题日渐突出,给产科工作者带来新的挑战。目的基于修正版Robson分类系统对新生育政策下经产妇的剖宫产现状进行分析,为合理控...背景自“全面二孩”政策实施后,经产妇为主要分娩人群,高龄、慢性合并症、产科并发症、剖宫产术后再次妊娠等问题日渐突出,给产科工作者带来新的挑战。目的基于修正版Robson分类系统对新生育政策下经产妇的剖宫产现状进行分析,为合理控制剖宫产率、提高产科医疗质量提供数据支持。方法纳入2017—2020年在南方医科大学第十附属医院剖宫产分娩的产妇共19170例,分为初产妇组(n=5630)和经产妇组(n=13540)。通过电子病历系统收集产妇信息,包括年龄、孕产次、既往分娩情况、胎方位、妊娠合并症及并发症、产妇结局及新生儿结局等,并对两组产妇的一般资料、产妇结局及新生儿结局进行比较。采用修正版Robson分类系统,根据产科特征(产次、胎位、胎儿数量、分娩孕周)对产妇进行分类,对比两组在修正版Robson分类系统中的分布及各组占比随年度变化情况。结果经产妇中剖宫产后再次妊娠的比例高达81.4%(11026/13540);经产妇组的年龄、孕次、产次及年龄≥35岁、妊娠合并糖尿病比例均高于初产妇组(P<0.05)。修正版Robson分类在所有剖宫产产妇中,以R3类(妊娠≥37周单胎头位,至少有1次剖宫产史)为主(50.4%,9668/19170),其次为R1类(妊娠≥37周单胎头位初产,自然临产、诱导临产或临产前剖宫产)(20.8%,3993/19170);经产妇中,R3类的占比最高达71.4%(9668/13540)。分析经产妇人群特征发现,2017—2020年,占比最高的R3类产妇从73.5%下降至67.1%,而R2类[妊娠≥37周单胎头位经产(无剖宫产史),自然临产、诱导临产或临产前剖宫产]、R8类[所有妊娠<37周单胎头位(包括有剖宫产史)]的占比均有所升高。经产妇组产后24 h出血量、输血比例高于初产妇组,而术后住院天数低于初产妇组(P<0.05)。19170例产妇共分娩新生儿20026名例,其中初产妇分娩6077例,经产妇分娩13949例;经产妇组新生儿出生体质量、1 min Apgar评分高于初产妇组新生儿,而1 min Apgar评分≤7分、转新生儿科比例低于初产妇组新生儿(P<0.05);两组产妇剖宫产新生儿5 min Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论高龄和剖宫产术后再次妊娠是经产妇的突出特征。R3类的占比虽然逐年下降,但仍是剖宫产经产妇的主要人群,为降低剖宫产率,需有效控制初次分娩剖宫产,并在安全的前提下积极推广R3类产妇经阴道试产。同时,经产妇中R2类和R8类的占比有所升高,对产科临床实践提出了新的要求。展开更多
目的探讨阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗妊娠期宫颈机能不全(CIC)的效果及对胎儿存活率的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年1月收治的68例CIC患者为研究对象,按照不同治疗方式将其分为对照组(n=33,保守治疗)和观察组(n=35,阴式改良宫颈环扎术治...目的探讨阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗妊娠期宫颈机能不全(CIC)的效果及对胎儿存活率的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年1月收治的68例CIC患者为研究对象,按照不同治疗方式将其分为对照组(n=33,保守治疗)和观察组(n=35,阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗)。比较两组的治疗效果。结果治疗后,观察组的抗心磷脂抗体(ACA)、抗核抗体(ANA)阳性率低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组的流产率、早产率低于对照组,足月分娩率、治疗成功率高于对照组(P<0.05)。早产、足月分娩患者中,观察组的阴道分娩率高于对照组,剖宫产率低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗成功者中,观察组的分娩孕周、新生儿出生体重大于对照组,新生儿出生1 min Apgar评分、胎儿存活率高于对照组,新生儿转新生儿重症监护病房(NICU)率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗CIC的效果显著,可降低流产率、早产率,进一步提升足月分娩率、阴道分娩率与胎儿存活率。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND This study aimed to explore the possible etiology and treatment of severe fetal tachycardia in the absence of organic disease and provide a reference for clinical management of severe fetal tachycardia.CASE SUMMARY A 29-year-old pregnant woman,with a gravidity 1 parity 0,presented with a fetal heart rate(FHR)of 243 beats per minute during a routine antenatal examination at 31+2 wk of gestation.Before termination of pregnancy at 38 wk of gestation,the FHR repeatedly showed serious abnormalities,lasting more than 30 min.However,the pregnant woman and the fetus had no clinical symptoms,and repeated examination revealed no organic lesions.The mother and the baby were regularly followed up.CONCLUSION This was a case of severe fetal tachycardia with no organic lesions and management based on clinical experience.
文摘<strong>Introduction: </strong><span style="font-family:""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Fetal heart rate monitoring during labor is used to study fetal well-being and predict neonatal acidosis of newborn. Fetal heart rate monitoring is analyzed by the obstetrical team and categorized according to the FIGO guidelines. An important limitation of this diagnostic tool is an inter- and intra-observer variability, leading to subjective cardiotocography interpretation and classification. Our objective was to study the association between the categories of fetal heart rate analysis (according to FIGO classification) and neonatal acidosis of full-term newborns. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Study design:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> This is a multicenter retrospective cohort study conducted between 2014 and 2018 in the Grand-Est region. We searched and included retrospectively children hospitalized in a pediatric intensive care unit in one of the participating hospitals with an ICD-10 coding type “P91.6” corresponding to “Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy”. Maternal, pregnancy, delivery, and newborn characteristics were collected and compared by univariate logistic regression with multiple imputation. Odds Ratio and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using the model and presented. Multiple imputation with m = 100 imputations was tested, using Rubin rules to combine the results. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">55 patients were included in the study. Fetal heart rate tracings classified in Category 3 as “pathological” according to FIGO guidelines were significantly associated with an increased risk of severe neonatal acidosis. Late decelerations and bradycardia during labor were associated with severe neonatal acidosis. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> Severe neonatal acidosis may be suspected by interpretation of fetal heart rate during labor. Fetal bradycardia and late decelerations are predictive of the severity of neonatal acidosis. This study emphasizes the need to screen severe neonatal acidosis and allows the identification of populations most at risk. Repeated team training and upgrading of fetal heart rate study would further reduce the incidence of neonatal acidosis.</span></span>
文摘Fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations are the commonest aberrant feature on cardiotocograph (CTG) thus having a major influence on classification ofFHRpatterns into the three tier system. The unexplained paradox of early decelerations (head compression—an invariable phenomenon in labor) being extremely rare [1] should prompt a debate about scientific validity of current categorization. This paper demonstrates that there appear to be major fallacies in the pathophysiological hypothesis (cord compression—baroreceptor mechanism) underpinning of vast majority of (variable?) decelerations. Rapid decelerations during contractions with nadir matching peak of contractions are consistent with “pure” vagal reflex (head compression) rather than result of fetal blood pressure or oxygenation changes from cord compression. Hence, many American authors have reported that the abrupt FHR decelerations attributed to cord compression are actually due to head compression [2-6]. The paper debates if there are major fundamental fallacies in current categorization of FHR decelerations based concomitantly on rate of descent (reflecting putative aetiology?) and time relationship to contractions. Decelerations with consistently early timing (constituting majority) seem to get classed as “variable” because of rapid descent. A distorted unscientific categorization of FHR decelerations could lead to clinically unhelpful three tier classification system. Hence, the current unphysiological classification needs a fresh debate with consideration of alternative models and re-evaluation of clinical studies to test these. Open debate improves patient care and safety. The clue to benign reflex versus hypoxic nature of decelerations seems to be in the timing rather than the rate of descent. Although the likelihood of fetal hypxemia is related to depth and duration ofFHRdecelerations, the cut-offs are likely to be different for early/late/variable decelerations and it seems to be of paramount importance to get this discrimination right for useful visual or computerized system of CTG interpretation.
文摘Objective: To test the reproducibility of British experts’ (eFM, K2MS, Gibb and Arulkumaran) [1-3] illustrations of fetal heart rate (FHR) decelerations by trained British Obstetricians and midwives. To analyze reasons for any discrepancies by examining factors relating to the participants, British experts’ descriptions and NICE guidelines [4]. Design: Prospective observational study. Setting: National Health Service (NHS) Hospitals. Participants: 38 Obstetric Consultants, 49 registrars and 45 midwives. Methods: Printed questionnaire. Statistical Analysis: Fisher’s Exact test. Results: This largest study of its kind showed almost unbelievably high disconnect between CTG interpretation by experts and participants. 98% - 100% midwives, 80% - 100% Registrars and 74% - 100% Consultants categorized FHR decelerations differently from the five experts’ illustrations/interpretations (p < 0.0001). Remarkably, the three experts’ illustrations of early (supposedly most benign) decelerations were classed as atypical variable by 56% Consultants, 78% Registrars and 99% midwives and the CTGs as pathological by 85% of the participants. Conclusions: The high degree of disagreement with the experts’ illustrations (p < 0.0001) did not appear to be due to participant factors. The immediate reasons seemed to be the conflicting illustrations and heterogeneity of experts’ descriptions. But most importantly, these appeared to stem from non-standardized ambiguous definitions of FHR decelerations and many intrinsic systemic flaws in the current NICE guidelines [4]. The NICE concept of “true uniform” (identical) early and late decelerations seems biologically implausible (a myth) and no examples can be found. Another myth seems to be that early and late decelerations should be gradual. Only very shallow decelerations will look “gradual” on the British CTG. These systemic flaws lead to dysfunctional CTG interpretation increasing intervention as well as impairing diagnosis of fetal hypoxemia. This is because the vast majority of FHR decelerations fall in a single heterogeneous “variable” group with many further classed as “atypical” (pathological) based on disproven and discredited criteria [5-7]. There is increasing evidence in USA that a system with variable decelerations as the majority is clinically unhelpful because of loss of information [5-9]. In the interest of patient care and safety, open debate is necessary regarding a better way forward. Classification of FHR decelerations based primarily and solely on time relationship to contractions appears more scientific and clinically useful.
文摘This paper briefly introduces the collection and recognition of bio-medical sig nals, designs the method to collect FM signals. A detailed discussion on the sys tem hardware, structure and functions is also given. Under LabWindows/CVI,the ha rdware and the driver do compatible, the hardware equipment work properly active ly. The paper adopts multi threading technology for real-time analysis and make s use of latency time of CPU effectively, expedites program reflect speed, impro ve s the program to perform efficiency. One threading is collecting data; the other threading is analyzing data. Using the method, it is broaden to analyze the sig nal in real-time. Wavelet transform to remove the main interference in the FM a nd by adding time-window to recognize with BP network; Finally the results of c ollecting signals and BP networks are discussed.8 pregnant women’s signals of F M were collected successfully by using the sensor. The correct of BP network rec ognition is about 83.3% by using the above measure.
文摘背景自“全面二孩”政策实施后,经产妇为主要分娩人群,高龄、慢性合并症、产科并发症、剖宫产术后再次妊娠等问题日渐突出,给产科工作者带来新的挑战。目的基于修正版Robson分类系统对新生育政策下经产妇的剖宫产现状进行分析,为合理控制剖宫产率、提高产科医疗质量提供数据支持。方法纳入2017—2020年在南方医科大学第十附属医院剖宫产分娩的产妇共19170例,分为初产妇组(n=5630)和经产妇组(n=13540)。通过电子病历系统收集产妇信息,包括年龄、孕产次、既往分娩情况、胎方位、妊娠合并症及并发症、产妇结局及新生儿结局等,并对两组产妇的一般资料、产妇结局及新生儿结局进行比较。采用修正版Robson分类系统,根据产科特征(产次、胎位、胎儿数量、分娩孕周)对产妇进行分类,对比两组在修正版Robson分类系统中的分布及各组占比随年度变化情况。结果经产妇中剖宫产后再次妊娠的比例高达81.4%(11026/13540);经产妇组的年龄、孕次、产次及年龄≥35岁、妊娠合并糖尿病比例均高于初产妇组(P<0.05)。修正版Robson分类在所有剖宫产产妇中,以R3类(妊娠≥37周单胎头位,至少有1次剖宫产史)为主(50.4%,9668/19170),其次为R1类(妊娠≥37周单胎头位初产,自然临产、诱导临产或临产前剖宫产)(20.8%,3993/19170);经产妇中,R3类的占比最高达71.4%(9668/13540)。分析经产妇人群特征发现,2017—2020年,占比最高的R3类产妇从73.5%下降至67.1%,而R2类[妊娠≥37周单胎头位经产(无剖宫产史),自然临产、诱导临产或临产前剖宫产]、R8类[所有妊娠<37周单胎头位(包括有剖宫产史)]的占比均有所升高。经产妇组产后24 h出血量、输血比例高于初产妇组,而术后住院天数低于初产妇组(P<0.05)。19170例产妇共分娩新生儿20026名例,其中初产妇分娩6077例,经产妇分娩13949例;经产妇组新生儿出生体质量、1 min Apgar评分高于初产妇组新生儿,而1 min Apgar评分≤7分、转新生儿科比例低于初产妇组新生儿(P<0.05);两组产妇剖宫产新生儿5 min Apgar评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论高龄和剖宫产术后再次妊娠是经产妇的突出特征。R3类的占比虽然逐年下降,但仍是剖宫产经产妇的主要人群,为降低剖宫产率,需有效控制初次分娩剖宫产,并在安全的前提下积极推广R3类产妇经阴道试产。同时,经产妇中R2类和R8类的占比有所升高,对产科临床实践提出了新的要求。
文摘目的探讨阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗妊娠期宫颈机能不全(CIC)的效果及对胎儿存活率的影响。方法选取2021年1月至2022年1月收治的68例CIC患者为研究对象,按照不同治疗方式将其分为对照组(n=33,保守治疗)和观察组(n=35,阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗)。比较两组的治疗效果。结果治疗后,观察组的抗心磷脂抗体(ACA)、抗核抗体(ANA)阳性率低于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组的流产率、早产率低于对照组,足月分娩率、治疗成功率高于对照组(P<0.05)。早产、足月分娩患者中,观察组的阴道分娩率高于对照组,剖宫产率低于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗成功者中,观察组的分娩孕周、新生儿出生体重大于对照组,新生儿出生1 min Apgar评分、胎儿存活率高于对照组,新生儿转新生儿重症监护病房(NICU)率低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论阴式改良宫颈环扎术治疗CIC的效果显著,可降低流产率、早产率,进一步提升足月分娩率、阴道分娩率与胎儿存活率。
