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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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Which is most significant finding in cardiotocography for detection of fetal hypoxia?
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The correct answer is  Late deceleration: Begins at or after the contraction peak and touches the baseline only after the end of contraction.It has a smooth and gradual onset and recovery and magnitude is rarely >40bpm.It is classically caused by uteroplacental insufficiency and indicates hypoxia. Most common causes are maternal hypotension following epidural and hyperstimulation due to oxytocics. TEXTBOOK OF OBSTETRICS, SHEILA BALAKRISHNAN ,Pg no:521,2nd edition