Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Past, Present, and Future

Molly J. Stout; Alison G. Cahill

doi:10.1016/j.clp.2010.12.002

Electronic Fetal Monitoring: Past, Present, and Future

Molly J. Stout
, Alison G. Cahill

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine & Ultrasound

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Abstract

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) using cardiotocography is a common tool used during labor and delivery for assessment of fetal well-being. It has largely replaced the use of intermittent auscultation and fetal scalp pH sampling. However, data suggesting improved clinical outcomes with the use of EFM are sparse. In this review, the history of EFM is revisited from its inception in the 1960s to current practice, interpretations, and future research goals.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-142
Number of pages	16
Journal	Clinics in Perinatology
Volume	38
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2010.12.002
State	Published - Mar 2011

Keywords

Electronic fetal monitoring
Intrapartum continuous monitoring
Neonatal outcomes

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