Prolonged Monitoring After Decelerations on Outpatient Non-Stress Tests: How Long is Enough?

Authors

P. Koduri, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
M. Giraldo, MD, Thomas Jefferson University
V. Berghella, MD, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
S. P. Chauhan, MD, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Wisconsin

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Winter 2009

Abstract

Objective: To determine the appropriate duration of prolonged monitoring following decelerations noted on outpatient non-stress test (NST).

Conclusion: Prolonged monitoring beyond 120 min is not associated with increased rate of delivery secondary to NRFS or worse neonatal outcome measured by the 5 minute Apgar score. Monitoring after a deceleration on outpatient NST may be limited to less than 120 minutes. Larger studies are needed to confirm this finding.

Recommended Citation

Koduri, MD, P.; Giraldo, MD, M.; Berghella, MD, V.; and Chauhan, MD, S. P., "Prolonged Monitoring After Decelerations on Outpatient Non-Stress Tests: How Long is Enough?" (2009). Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Faculty Papers. Paper 6.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/obgynfp/6