PRIMARY-CARE FETAL ASSESSMENT - LOW-COST FETAL AROUSAL TESTING

Conventional vibro-acoustic stimulation tests require expensive vibro- acoustic stimulators and electronic monitoring equipment. Attempts to simplify the test have been made using an electric toothbrush and razo r but even these simpler devices are not available in most primary car e settings. We compared the sound pressure generated by a Corometrics 146 vibro-acoustic stimulator to that of an empty soft-drink can in an in vitro study. The can compared favourably to the conventional vibro acoustic stimulator.