| Description |
250 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
Clinical assessment and recording -- Electronic fetal monitoring : terminology -- Control of the fetal heart and NICE guidelines -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : the basics -- Antepartum fetal surveillance -- The admission test by CTG or by auscultation -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : clinical scenarios -- Contraction assessment -- Oxytocin and fetal heart rate changes -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : more difficult problems -- The role of scalp pH -- Alternative methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance -- Computers and the cardiotocograph -- Medico-legal issues |
| Summary |
"Simple, direct and practical, this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover recent guidelines and procedures. It offers an accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognition of the emotional needs of the mother and family. Essential concepts are well illustrated with real case histories and heart-rate patterns."--Book jacket |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1997 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Fetal monitoring.
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Fetal heart rate monitoring.
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Foetal Monitoring
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Cardiotocography.
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Fetal Monitoring -- methods.
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Cardiotocography -- methods.
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| Author |
Arulkumaran, Sabaratnam.
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| LC no. |
2007046818 |
| ISBN |
9780443100048 |
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0443100047 |
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