Integration of Fetal Middle Cerebral Arterial (MCA) Ultrasonography in Acute Fetal-Maternal Hemorrhage.
Jessian Louis MunozMaria SchleicherNatalie BowersoxPublished in: Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology (2019)
Here we present a case of maternal-fetal hemorrhage characterized by intermittently reassuring fetal testing. Additional testing performed with ultrasound, including middle cerebral artery (MCA) doppler waveforms, confirmed fetal hemorrhage followed by emergent cesarean section. This report highlights the acute usage of MCA dopplers in obstetric decision making. The Newborn required transfusion but otherwise recovered well. MCA may be a useful tool for fetal assessment in Labor and Delivery units.
Keyphrases
- middle cerebral artery
- liver failure
- magnetic resonance imaging
- decision making
- respiratory failure
- pregnant women
- subarachnoid hemorrhage
- birth weight
- physical activity
- cardiac surgery
- magnetic resonance
- aortic dissection
- internal carotid artery
- body mass index
- contrast enhanced
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- gestational age
- cerebral ischemia