A systematic review on the utility of non-invasive electrophysiological assessment in evaluating for intra uterine growth restriction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-invasive electrophysiological assessment (NIEA) is an evolving area in fetal surveillance and is attracting increasing research interest. There is however, limited data outlining its utility in evaluating intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR). The objective of this study was to carry out a systematic review to outline the utility of NIEA parameters in evaluating IUGR.

Methods

A systematic review of peer reviewed literature was performed, searching PUBMED, Ovid MEDLINE and EMBASE. The outcomes of interest included NIEA parameters [P wave duration, PR interval, QRS duration, QT interval, T/QRS ratio, short term variability (STV) and long term variability (LTV)] and a descriptive summary of relevant studies as well.

Results

Sixteen studies were identifie

SUBMITTER: Smith V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6610904 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature