Physiological Interpretation of CTG From Knowledge to Practice: Volume 1

Physiological Interpretation of CTG From Knowledge to Practice: Volume 1 - Edwin Chandraharan

This book is aimed at practising midwives, obstetricians, student midwives and residents/trainees who have embraced a physiological approach to fetal heart rate interpretation during labour. The chapters are designed to help translate the knowledge of Physiological Interpretation of CTG into clinical practice to ensure excellent maternal and fetal outcomes. Different types of fetal hypoxia, and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns such as the “ZigZag” pattern, “Fetal Heart Rate Overshoots”, and the “Double Mountain Peak” sign are illustrated with case examples. The CTG exercises with answers are designed to ensure readers’ active participation and to promote a greater understanding of Physiological Interpretation of CTGs. The KATKITs ( Knowledge Acquisition & Transfer of Knowledge through Innovative Team Training) are designed to help readers to implement the principles of physiological interpretation of CTG into their daily clinical practice. “De-Mystifiers” highlight historical and cultural practices with no scientific basis. The section on “Reducing Adverse Incidents and Medico-legal Pitfalls” highlights the common errors which lead to poor outcomes and litigation, including the injudicious use of oxytocin.