Antenatal cardiotocography for fetal assessment
RM Grivell, Z Alfirevic, GML Gyte…�- Cochrane database of�…, 2015 - cochranelibrary.com
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Background Cardiotocography (CTG) is a continuous recording of the fetal heart rate
obtained via an ultrasound transducer placed on the mother's abdomen. CTG is widely used
in pregnancy as a method of assessing fetal well‐being, predominantly in pregnancies with
increased risk of complications. Objectives To assess the effectiveness of antenatal CTG
(both traditional and computerised assessments) in improving outcomes for mothers and
babies during and after pregnancy.
obtained via an ultrasound transducer placed on the mother's abdomen. CTG is widely used
in pregnancy as a method of assessing fetal well‐being, predominantly in pregnancies with
increased risk of complications. Objectives To assess the effectiveness of antenatal CTG
(both traditional and computerised assessments) in improving outcomes for mothers and
babies during and after pregnancy.
Background
Cardiotocography (CTG) is a continuous recording of the fetal heart rate obtained via an ultrasound transducer placed on the mother’s abdomen. CTG is widely used in pregnancy as a method of assessing fetal well‐being, predominantly in pregnancies with increased risk of complications.
Objectives
To assess the effectiveness of antenatal CTG (both traditional and computerised assessments) in improving outcomes for mothers and babies during and after pregnancy.
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