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Title: In assessing the immediate condition of the newborn after birth, a sample of cord blood may be a ... Post by: Shavonne96 on Feb 6, 2018 In assessing the immediate condition of the newborn after birth, a sample of cord blood may be a useful adjunct to the Apgar score. Cord blood is then tested for pH, carbon dio-xide, oxygen, and base deficit or excess.
Clinical situations that warrant this additional testing include (choose all that apply): a. Low 5 minute Apgar score. b. IUGR. c. Maternal thyroid disease. d. Intrapartum fever. e. Multiple gestation. f. Abnormal fetal heart rate tracing. Title: In assessing the immediate condition of the newborn after birth, a sample of cord blood may be a ... Post by: Mr_Korn on Feb 6, 2018 Content hidden
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