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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Normal value of fetal scalp pH is?
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The correct answer is  ANSWER: (D) 7.3REF: COGT 10th ed table 8-7AVERAGE "NORMAL" FETAL SCALP AND CORD ACID-BASE VALUES Before LaborSecond Stage of LaborScalp pH7.377.3CO2 pressure (mm Hg)3843Bicarbonate (mmol/L)2121Base excess (mmol/L)-3-5 Umbilical VeinUmbilical ArteryCord pH7.327.26PO238.917.7PCO237.140Base deficit6.86.7