Going backwards with fetal monitoring guidelines
Fetal monitoring guidelines should be evidence-based and assessed to ensure they are fit for purpose.
CTG
Cardiotocograph monitoring
Language matters
I write about the importance of language from time to time. Here’s a collection of all these thoughts in the one place.
Population effects of introducing STAN technology
New research from Norway confirms no benefit from STAN systems. @EllenBlix
Stopping the oxytocin infusion when the CTG is abnormal
Synthetic oxytocin can cause fetal hypoxia. Is there evidence about what to do when the CTG becomes abnormal?
Changing the woman’s position when the CTG is abnormal
Does flipping the woman over fix an abnormal CTG? An evidence summary.
Giving intravenous fluids when the CTG is abnormal
Given IV fluids when the CTG is abnormal is illogical – here’s why.
Fixing the CTG pattern: using intrauterine resuscitation maneuvers
Are we using appropriate approaches to managing women with an abnormal CTG in labour?
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