Fetal acoustic stimulation as a possible adjunct to diagnostic obstetric ultrasound: a preliminary report.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-1990
Abstract
Unfavorable fetal position during diagnostic obstetric ultrasound can interfere with visualization of certain structures, leading to prolonged or repeated examination. Fetal acoustic stimulation induces a fetal startle reflex and an increase in fetal movements. This report describes our experience with fetal acoustic stimulation to prompt fetal movement in an effort to improve fetal visualization. At gestational ages of 28 weeks or more a 94.1% success rate was noted, in 30 seconds or less in 70.6% of the cases. We conclude that fetal acoustic stimulation may be a valuable adjunct to diagnostic obstetric ultrasound.
Volume
76
Issue
4
First Page
668
Last Page
670
ISSN
0029-7844
Published In/Presented At
Sarno AP Jr, Bruner JP. Fetal acoustic stimulation as a possible adjunct to diagnostic obstetric ultrasound: a preliminary report. Obstet Gynecol. 1990 Oct;76(4):668-70. PMID: 2216200.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
2216200
Department(s)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Document Type
Article