"Fetal Distress" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A nonreassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicating that the FETUS is compromised (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1988). It can be identified by sub-optimal values in FETAL HEART RATE; oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD; and other parameters.
| Descriptor ID |
D005316
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C23.888.380
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| Concept/Terms |
Fetal Distress- Fetal Distress
- Nonreassuring Fetal Status
- Fetal Status, Nonreassuring
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