CTG Made Easy 4 th edition continues the successful format of previous editions, offering a practical guide to all health professionals involved in monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour, and specifically in the interpretationof CTG traces. The workbook approach remains, with many new and updated case histories and CTGs, all using current terminology and a recommended proforma for interpretation. The book will aid health professionals to acquire competence and confidence in all aspects of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, improving the care offered to women and babies. INDICE: Part 1 Assessing fetal well being in labour Introduction Intermittent auscultation Continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring Adjuncts toCEFM for fetal surveillance Conclusion References Part 2 Interpretation of the CTG Control of the fetal heart rate Interpretation of the CTG Features of the cardiotocograph (CTG) Basic patterns Periodic changes Interpretation of the data Management of a suspicious CTG Management of a pathological CTG References Part 3 Litigation and the CTG Andrew Symon Introduction Background to CTG litigation The CTG in litigation Conclusion References Part 4 Case Studies Contents Section 1 Normal Section 2 Bradycardia Section 3 Tachycardia Section 4 Reduced variability Section 5 Early decelerations Section 6 Late decelerations Section 7: Variable decelerations Section 8: Prolonged decelerations Section 9: Complex Section 10: Miscellaneous Part 5 Good practice guide Introduction Developing guidelines Audit Communication Training and development Supervisors of midwives Practical guides Risk assessment chart Web addresses References Index
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-5214-9
- Editorial: Saunders
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 208
- Fecha Publicación: 22/05/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés