| fetal asphyxia |
Asphyxia occurring in a fetus; results from interference in placental circulation, umbilical cord compression, or from premature separation of the placenta, as in abruptio placentae.
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| fetal assessment |
Estimating the current status of the fetus. SEE: amniocentesis; biophysical profile.
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| fetal biophysical profile |
Biophysical profile .
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| fetal blood sample |
A small amount of blood drawn from a fetal scalp vein to assess acid-base status. The normal fetal blood pH level is 7.25. Levels between 7.20 and 7.24 reflect a preacidotic state; levels below 7.20 indicate acidosis and fetal
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| fetal demise |
Fetal death. SEE: Nursing Diagnoses Appendix.
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