Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour

Alfirević, Žarko; Devane, Declan; ML Gyte, Gillian

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd006066

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Continuous cardiotocography (CTG) as a form of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) for fetal assessment during labour

Published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews • Jul 18, 2006

Authors:

Žarko Alfirević

Declan Devane

Gillian ML Gyte

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Cardiotocography (CTG) records changes in the fetal heart rate and their temporal relationship to uterine contractions. The aim is to identify babies who may be short of oxygen (hypoxic) to guide additional assessments of fetal wellbeing, or determine if the baby needs to be delivered by...

Subject

Cardiotocography

Medicine

Caesarean section

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