Technical note: simple vibroacoustic foetal stimulator

Autor: Stojanović, Dražen, Frković, Aleksandra, Filiplić-Stojanović, Herta, Kirinčić, Nikola
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2001
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Popis: Primary objective: To build and test simple vibroacoustic foetal stimulator. Research design: A vibroacoustic foetal stimulator was constructed and subjected to to bench testing. Clinical trial was carried out in comparison to an electro larynx. Main outcomes and results: Screening specificity of 98 % and 100 % sensitivity was achieved, with no decrease in specificity due to user's maladjustments. Device was characterized by simple use, maintenance and disinfection. Conclusions: The device is good screening instrument for foetal health in prenatal care, despite its simplicity and low price.
Databáze: OpenAIRE