During a pregnancy ultrasound assessment, we look for foetal heart beat and heart rate.🫀
Foetal heart rate gives us a lot of valuable information.
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Normal foetal heart rates range from 190-220bpm. 💖
When it drops to <190bpm, it indicates foetal distress. 💛
When it drops to <160bpm, it is an emergency and warrants immediate intervention. ❤️🩹
A heart rate <130bpm are associated with poor survival rates if the kitten isn’t delivered within a few hours. 💔️