[Comparison of fetal ECG recordings using STAN S21 analyser and external ECG of newborns, in relation to enzymatic ischaemic markers and acid-base parameters in umbilical blood].

Design: Neonatal hypoxia is often responsible for myocardial ischaemia. To evaluate cardiac involvement in neonates, fetal and neonatal ECG recordings have been performed and parameters indicating heart dysfunction have been analysed.

Objectives: Our interest has been focused on analysis of fetal electrocardiogram recordings using STAN S21 analyser during labour, compared to newborns ECG recordings in the first 12 hours of life, in relation to enzymatic ischaemic markers and acid-base parameters in umbilical blood.