CTG Case 11 – Fetal head pressure. Bradycardia episode
Summary
37 year old. G 3 P 2. Gest. week 40+3. Normal pregnancy.
- 01:38 Admitted to hospital contracting since a couple of hours. Patient wants painrelief as soon as possible. VE: Cx fully effaced, 6 cm dilated, vx -1. Bulging membranes.
- 02:07 ARM, clear liquor draining. FSE applied.
- 03:30 Active pushing started.
- 03:37 SVD. Babyboy born. AS 10,10,10. Birthweight 3 080 g.
Cord gases
| pH | pCO2 | BE | |
| Artery | 7.34 | 5.8 | -3.7 |
| Vein | 7.38 | 3.4 | -2.8 |
Comment
Rapid labour, pressure on the fetal head releases a bradycardia episode just before delivery.