Question 301 · LEK · Assessment of fetal condition and development

Foetal tachycardia is diagnosed in cardiotocography when the foetal heartbeat exceeds:

  1. A. 150 bpm for at least 15 minutes.
  2. B. 160 bpm for at least 10 minutes.
  3. C. 160 bpm for at least 30 minutes.
  4. D. 180 bpm for at least 10 minutes.
  5. E. 200 bpm irrespective of the duration.
Hint

Recall the upper limit of the normal baseline foetal heart rate and the minimum duration over which a baseline is defined.

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