Fetal blood testing
Alternative names:
fetal scalp blood
Normal values:
- pH: 7.25 to 7.35
- O2 saturation: 30% to 50%
- PO2: 18 to 22 mm Hg
- PCO2: 40 to 50 mm Hg
Note: mm Hg = millimeters of Mercury
What abnormal results mean:
A low pH and decreased oxygen saturation indicates fetal distress and need for immediate delivery.
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