The new edition of this steady seller will be in a larger format, to make it easier to read, and with online illustrations annotated to clarify what is shown in CTGs and interactive self-testing questions to improve student knowledge of CTG interpretation. 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. INDICE: 1 Introduction 2 Clinical assessment and recording 3 Electronic fetal monitoring: terminology 4 Control of the fetal heart and NICE guidelines 5 Cardiotocographic interpretation: the basics 6 Antepartum fetal surveillance 7 The admission test by cardiotocography or by auscultation 8 Cardiotocographic interpretation: clinical scenario 9 Contraction assessment 10 Oxytocin and fetal heart rate changes 11 Cardiotocographic interpretation: more difficult problems 12 The role of the scalp 13 Alterntaive methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance 14 Computer technology and the cardiotocograph 15 Medico-legal issues 16 Conclusion
- ISBN: 978-0-7020-4348-2
- Editorial: Churchill Livingstone
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 272
- Fecha Publicación: 30/05/2017
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés