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Cardiotocografía - Riesgos

Nombres alternativos

Cardiotocografía en reposo; Cardiotocografía con contracciones; Monitoreo del cuero cabelludo; Monitoreo cardíaco fetal

Cuáles son los riesgos:

Cardiotocografía externa:

No existen riesgos asociados con este tipo de monitoreo externo. Sin embargo, algunas personas creen que el examen puede llevar a parto prematuro, cesárea innecesaria y otras formas de parto más invasivas. La persona debe hablar con el médico acerca del uso de la cardiotocografía externa.

Cardiotocografía interna:

Infección
Equimosis del cuero cabelludo fetal

Monitor cardíaco fetal y de contracción uterina

Monitorización fetal interna

Fecha de revisión: 5/8/2008
Versión en inglés revisada por:Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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