Grossesse et tabac ; évaluation objective des effets du tabagisme par la mesure du monoxyde de carbone expiré : résultats de 13 330 mesures lors de l'accouchement

Measurement of expired carbon monoxide can be performed as a routine test in the maternity ward. There is a relationship between expired carbon monoxide and birthweight and cranial diameter. The first results show that it is advisable to include routine measurement of expired carbon monoxide for pregnant women as an important clinical parameter as significant as blood pressure or fetal heart rate.