fetal heart sound

The fetal heart sound is the heartbeat sound of the fetus, and the fetal heart sound examination can understand the development of the fetus. The fetal heart sound can be heard after using the general earpiece after 28 weeks of gestation. It should be heard once a day for one minute each time to monitor the health of the fetus. More than 160 times should be alert to hypoxia, etc., less than 120 times more dangerous, because if the fetus is hypoxic, first heartbeat speeds up, then slowly slow down. Basic Information Specialist classification: maternity inspection inspection classification: other inspection Applicable gender: whether women are fasting: not fasting Tips: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Normal value Normal fetal heart sounds should be 120 to 160 times per minute. Clinical significance Abnormal result More than 160 times should be alert to hypoxia, etc., less than 120 times more dangerous, because if the fetus is hypoxic, first heartbeat speeds up, then slowly slow down. Possible causes are abnormalities in the placenta or abnormalities in the umbilical cord. People who need to be checked Pregnant women and people who need to undergo fetal development tests. Precautions Taboo before the examination: poor rest, improper diet, excessive fatigue. Let the pregnant woman solve the urination before listening to the fetal heart sound, lying on the bed. Requirements for inspection: Actively cooperate with the doctor's work. Inspection process The fetal heart sound can be heard after using the general earpiece after 28 weeks of gestation. It should be heard once a day for one minute each time to monitor the health of the fetus. Not suitable for the crowd Inappropriate crowd: None.

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