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Normal value of Fetal scalp pH is ?

A
6.9
B
7
C
7.1
D
7.3
High-Yield Explanation
* Fetal scalp blood testing is a technique during labor to confirm whether the oxygenation is sufficient.* Two constituents are tested by this method they are pH and lactate , both being indicators of acid base homeostasis.Normal values should be pH >7.25. * acidemia is <7.21 Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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