Biomedical subjects

M D Humphrey

Publications and source records attributed to M D Humphrey.

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PubMed1985

Sinusoidal antenatal fetal heart rate patterns.

The sinusoidal fetal heart rate pattern is significantly associated with severe fetal anaemia when seen in the antenatal period. Strict adherence to definition is important, as pseudosinusoidal patterns do not have the same grave prognostic significance. If this fetal heart rate pattern is seen antenatally it is our contention that the baby should be delivered urgently by Caesarean section, unless the fetal anaemia can be treated in utero.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1983

Acute appendicitis complicating pregnancy and the puerperium. A study of 5 cases.

This series of 5 cases of appendicitis complicating all stages of pregnancy and the puerperium illustrates particularly the potentially rapid course of the disease and the need to perform laparotomy on suspicion. Diagnosis may be aided, in later pregnancy, by the finding of pain increments when the fetus moves, as well as by the use of Alders test. Though a muscle-splitting incision over the point of maximal tenderness is usually suggested, we recommend a right paramedian incision when the fetus is viable as it gives greater flexibility.

Acute Disease↗

PubMed1983