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Late Deceleration

Aka: Late Deceleration, FHR Late Deceleration

See Also
Definition
1. Begins after contraction starts
2. Ends after contraction is over
3. Contrast with Early Deceleration
4. Subtle Late Decelerations may also be significant
Causes
1. More ominous if associated with decreased variability
2. Fetal acidosis
3. Fetal Hypoxemia
4. Uteroplacental insufficiency
References
1. Bailey (2000) ALSO, E:1-13
2. Gabbe (2002) Obstetrics, p. 395
3. Rylander (2001) Clin Fam Pract 3(2):287-305

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