Maternal Oxygen Administration for Fetal Distress- An Update

Authors

  • Priyanka Pavithran

Abstract

Oxygen is routinely administered either prophylactically during second stage or in response to a non-reassuring fetal heart rate (FHR) tracings. The current evidence on benefits and risks of supplementary oxygen questions this practice and latest guidelines have recommendations on indications for maternal oxygen therapy. This review article focuses on the latest evidence and guidelines.

Published

2024-12-24

Issue

Section

Review Articles

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