Cordocentesis in A Sentence

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    An experienced obstetrician/perinatologist performs the amniocentesis or the cordocentesis.

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    Electronic fetal monitoring occurs after an amniocentesis or cordocentesis to assure fetal well-being.

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    Fetal assessment includes percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling (PUBS) (cordocentesis), amniocentesis, amniotic fluid analysis, and ultrasound.

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    In a similar manner, US is used with cordocentesis, but in this procedure a needle is guided into the umbilical cord to withdraw fetal blood for testing.

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    In early pregnancy if the baby's bilirubin levels are gravely high, PUBS (cordocentesis) is performed.

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    Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS)-A technique used to obtain pure fetal blood from the umbilical cord while the fetus is in utero and also called cordocentesis.

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    There are similar risks and potential complications from cordocentesis as well which should be explained.