The effect of scopolamine on fetal heart rate baseline variability

doi:10.1016/0002-9378(74)90156-2

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 120, Issue 8, 15 December 1974, Pages 1099-1104

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Abstract

The effect on FHR baseline variability of intravenous scopolamine (0.43 mg.) administered alone and in combination with Demerol (50 mg.) and Largon (20 mg.) was evaluated. A decrease in baseline variability was found in nine of 19 patients given scopolamine (0.43 mg.). When scopolamine, Demerol, and Largon were infused simultaneously, a change in baseline variability was observed in nine of 12 patients. No change in variable or early deceleration FHR patterns was observed.

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