基本説明
Real case histories and fetal heart-rate patterns. Previous Edition: 1997.
Full Description
Simple, direct and practical, this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover recent guidelines and procedures. It offers a practical and accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognising the emotional needs of the mother and family. Essential concepts are presented in an accessible manner, well illustrated with real case histories and heart-rate patterns.Accessible, straightforward styleReal case histories and fetal heart-rate patternsRecording of maternal heart rateFetal ECG waveform analysisBasic pathophysiologyFully updated text throughoutExpanded section on medicolegal issues helps avoid litigationUpdated chapter on admission cardiotocographyLatest NICE guidelines
Contents
1 Introduction2 Clinical assessment and recording3 Electronic fetal monitoring: terminology4 Control of the fetal heart and NICE guidelines5 Cardiotocographic interpretation: the basics6 Antepartum fetal surveillance7 The admission test by cardiotocography or by auscultation8 Cardiotocographic interpretation: clinical scenario9 Contraction assessment10 Oxytocin and fetal heart rate changes11 Cardiotocographic interpretation: more difficult problems12 The role of the scalp13 Alterntaive methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance14 Computer technology and the cardiotocograph15 Medico-legal issues16 Conclusion
