The quantitative limits for the other index numbers can be seen in th~ original paper (Legatt M.:"Aarauer Hypoxie Test"). The index numbers add
up to the Asphyxia Index (ΑΙ). It reaches from Ο to 12. It might he1p to estimate the capacity of the p1acenta for Oxygen exchange. It seems desirab1e to apply the Asphyxia Index in EPH-Gestosis. We ask you to judge its va1idity and its correlation with other means of checking placental function. The yearly Meetings of the Organisation Gestosis offer the possibilities to present papers and to discuss in international study groups your experiences and results with the ΑΙ.
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ASPHYXIA INDEX ΑΙ
(Legat. Μ., Rippmann. Ε.Τ., Wardak. R.)
Το asses placental function.

Principle: Cardiotocographic investigation of pregnant patients during respiration vith a gas mixture vith reduced oxygen conten (7% 02/93% Ν2) during not more than 20 minutes. Rating of changes in time and quantity of 4 possible parameters. We asses:
Α. Acceleration
Β. Saltatory pulse
C. Deceleration
D. Increased fetal movements
We measure:
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1. Time-lag to reaction (Fig.2) 2. Intensity of reaction

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Time
For quantitative measuring we use index numbers-change according to-the intensity of the reactions and to the time-lag to their first appearance.
Tab. 1: Rating of acceleration