Fetal Compromise

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Chapter 11 - Fetal Compromise

Diagnosis and Management

from Section 3 - Intrapartum Emergencies

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 06 May 2021

Anna Gracia Perez-Bonfils and

Edwin Chandraharan

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Edwin Chandraharan and

Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran

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Edwin Chandraharan: Affiliation:
St George's University of London
Sir Sabaratnam Arulkumaran: Affiliation:
St George's University of London

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Information: Obstetric and Intrapartum Emergencies
A Practical Guide to Management
, pp. 76 - 85

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