[Acute intrauterine hypoxia]

It is most commonly caused by cord compression and decreased utero-placental perfusion. Among all diagnostic procedures cardiotocography is most effective. The dignity of the different pathologic heart rate patterns varies. By technical and organisational means such as central control panels and automatic alert systems registered data are continuously evaluated even if the staff is limited. A number of therapeutical procedures may be chosen instead of rapid delivery. To a certain degree acute intrauterine asphyxia can be prevented.