The Dublin randomized controlled trial published in July 1985 aimed to determine the effectiveness of continuous fetal monitoring (CTG) over intermittent auscultation during labor. The trial found no significant differences in outcomes for babies. Despite its findings, CTGs remained widely used. It’s time to do something about that.
It’s a valid question. With at least 40 years of evidence showing that CTG monitoring doesn’t improve outcomes, wondering why we are still doing CTGs is a fair question. New research highlights why changing practice is so hard. And I share what I’m going to be doing to make it happen…
The post discusses the importance of practitioners being skilled in vaginal breech birth, highlighting the ethical implications of stating, “I don’t do vaginal breech birth.” It emphasizes that women often lack control over their birthing circumstances and need competent care providers to ensure safe delivery, advocating for comprehensive training and skill development in maternity care.
The article reviews a recent paper on fetal monitoring during labor by Richmond et al. which lacks a reference list, undermining its educational value. While it identifies some correct points about fetal heart rate interpretations, it perpetuates outdated practices and fails to acknowledge the need for consent in monitoring, thus serving more as promotional content than genuine education.
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Recent research in fetal sheep indicates that existing CTG technology may overlook critical heart rhythm abnormalities due to low oxygen levels. Further studies are necessary for validation.
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