DDA is a new Doppler parameter aiming to assess fetal well-being in-utero. Early-onset SGR is a specific subgroup of fetuses where the clinical application of this Doppler modality could play an important role in the detection of hypoxia, anemia, and brain-sparing.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
A new Doppler parameter to quantify the amount of vasodilatation in the middle cerebral artery (MCA) and other blood vessels.
Orthogyn Medical and Dental Center
Sofia, Bulgaria
RECRUITINGHypoxia in the newborn
Defined by pH values below 7.20 in the umbilical artery
Time frame: immediately after delivery
Anemia in the newborn
Hemoglobin deviation from GA mean - mild \< 20 g/L, moderate - 20-70 g/L, severe \> 70 g/L
Time frame: immediately after delivery
Occurence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
Occurence of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy in relation to some of the outcome measures
Time frame: first 72 hours after delivery
Apgar score at 1st minute
Apgar score measured at 1st minute after delivery. Scores ranging from 1 to 10, with higher scores meaning a better outcome.
Time frame: 1 minute after delivery
Apgar score at 5th minute
Apgar score measured at 5th minute after delivery. Scores ranging from 1 to 10, with higher scores meaning a better outcome.
Time frame: 5 minutes after delivery
Apgar score at 10th minute
Apgar score measured at 10th minute after delivery. Scores ranging from 1 to 10, with higher scores meaning a better outcome.
Time frame: 10 minutes after delivery
Admissions to a NICU
Admissions to a NICU indicated by or related to some of the outcome measures
Time frame: first 72 hours after delivery
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