Fetal Distress

**Definition:** A nonreassuring fetal status (NRFS) indicating that the FETUS is compromised (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 1988). It can be identified by sub-optimal values in FETAL HEART RATE; oxygenation of FETAL BLOOD; and other parameters.

**Tree numbers:** - C23.888.380

**Synonyms:** - Nonreassuring Fetal Status