Intrauterine fetal reanimation in acute intrapartum fetal distress

R Caldeyro-Barcia1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine, University of Uruguay, Montevideo.

Uterine contractions during labour may produce acute intrapartum fetal distress. Intrauterine fetal reanimation is possible by reducing the strength of uterine contractions. Betamimetic therapy appears successful for this.