ABSTRACT
Blood should be obtained for acid–base status from an isolated segment of umbilical cord following delivery of any potentially acidotic fetus, including:
intrapartum CTG
cases where fetal scalp blood has been sampled
instrumental vaginal delivery
preterm delivery
breech vaginal delivery
IUGR
placental abruption
cord prolapse
baby born with a low Apgar score
fetal abnormality
