1
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Microbiologic exam
A
Gram stain & culture
2
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Detects intra-amniotic infection (chorioamnionitis)
A
Gram stain & culture
3
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Decreased glucose in fluid
A
Glucose measurement
4
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Suggests infection due to bacterial metabolism
A
Glucose measurement
5
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Immunologic methods
A
Interleukin / cytokine assays
6
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Marker of intrauterine infection (research/advanced)
A
Interleukin / cytokine assays
7
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Visual inspection (green, red, brown)
A
Color observation
8
Q
FETAL INFECTION / DISTRESS
Green - meconium (fetal distress);
red/brown - intrauterine death
A
Color observation
9
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