The Effects of Maternal Opium Abuse on Fetal Heart Rate using Non-Stress Test

Autor: Fatemeh Keikha, Fahimeh Ghotbizadeh Vahdani, Sahar Latifi
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 41, Iss 6, Pp 479-485 (2016)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 0253-0716
1735-3688
Popis: Background: Opium is one of the most commonly abused opiates in developing countries including Iran. Considering the importance of maternal health on the newborn, we aimed to assess the effect of opium abuse on fetal heart rate (FHR) characteristics in a sample of pregnant women in Zahedan, Southeast Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 100 pregnant women referring to Ali-Ibn-Abi Talib Hospital in Zahedan, during 2011-2013. The participants were divided into two groups comprising of opium abusers and healthy individuals. The participants received 500cc intravenous fluid containing dextrose and then non-stress test results were recorded for 20 minutes. Results: We found no significant difference between the two groups with respect to their demographic characteristics. Fetal movements, variability, acceleration, and reactivity were significantly higher among addicted women (P
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