Variable Decelerations

Represent a non-reassuring fetal heart rate pattern; characterized by the erratic onset of abrupt slowing of the FHR in association with uterine contractions; persistent decelerations to less than 70 beats/min and of long duration are concerning for fetal hypoxia

  • Facts:
    MC FHR deceleration seen in pregnancy
  • Treatment:
    Oxygen
    Change maternal position



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July 3rd 2010