Title :
A meconium monitor for intrapartum use
Author :
Genevier, Eric S G ; Danielian, Peter J ; Steer, Philip J
Author_Institution :
Academic dept. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Charing Cross and Westminster Med. School West London Hospital, Hammersmith Road, London W6 7DQ, UK
fDate :
Oct. 29 1992-Nov. 1 1992
Abstract :
We have developed a continuous in vivo meconium monitor for intrapartum use in order to provide new insight in the study of the pathophysiology of meconium passage. Meconium is measured using an optical sensor placed at the tip of an intrauterine probe. Measurements of meconium are made at intervals of one minute and plotted on a cardiotocograph-like chart. The accuracy is of ±33% and the linearity better than 95%. The amount of blood in the amniotic fluid is also monitored.
Keywords :
Cardiography; Instruments; Lead;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1992 14th Annual International Conference of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Paris, France
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0785-2
Electronic_ISBN :
0-7803-0816-6
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.1992.5761557
