Fetal scalp electrode complications: cerebrospinal fluid leak
Turbeville, D.F.; McCaffree, M.A.
Obstetrics and Gynecology 54(4): 469-470
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-7844 PMID: 492628 Document Number: 139615
A newborn with cerebrospinal fluid leakage secondary to a fetal scalp electrode is presented. Although infrequent complications from fetal scalp electrode monitoring may be significant. Personnel using these monitoring devices should be alert to possible complications.
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