Detection of pH and blood lactate levels in the presenting part of the foetus for evaluation of its status during labour
The article presents a systematic analysis of data of modern Russian and world literature on the role of detection of pH and lactate concentrations in blood of the presenting part for the intranatal evaluation of the foetal status. Indications for test performance, the sensitivity and efficacy of the method, possible undesirable effects are described. A comparative analysis of determination of pH and lactate levels of the blood taken from the presenting part of the foetus during labour is offered.