The clinical significance of intermittent sinusoidal fetal heart rate

Sinusoidal fetal heart rate may have a spectrum of occurrence that indicate s degree of fetal morbidity. Twelve cases of intermittent sinusoidal fetal heart rate were reviewed for fetal outcome. Findings of anemia, tow umbilic al cord pH, and large base excess support that intermittent sinusoidal feta l heart rate may be an early indicator of impending fetal compromise.