Fetal Distress

A nonreassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicating that the FETUS is compromised (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1988). It can be identified by sub-optimal values in FETAL HEART RATE; oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD; and other parameters.

Year introduced: 1975

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Tree Number(s): C23.888.380

MeSH Unique ID: D005316

Entry Terms:

• Nonreassuring Fetal Status
• Fetal Status, Nonreassuring

Previous Indexing:

• Fetal Diseases (1966-1974)

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Fetal Distress