An Integrated System for Fetal Scalp Visualization, Blood Collection and Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Key message

The new NB scope aids in better visualization of the scalp and blood collection and analysis at bed side.

Objective

Caesarean section rates and inherent complications are on the rise all over the world. One way to avoid a caesarean is to measure fetal scalp blood lactate levels. The methods available to visualize fetal scalp, obtain the blood sample and perform the blood test are separate, cumbersome and expensive, needing a certain level of expertise. We propose a device that incorporates all the steps of obtaining a fetal scalp blood lactate into one sleek, easy to use device.

Methods

The initial design, 3-D print and was tried on mannequin. After ethics committee approval, the prototype was experimented on patients in labour with singleton live fetus in

SUBMITTER: Kulkarni N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7239983 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature