Saturday, 2 March 2019

Cardiotocography

Also known as CTG.

This is an investigation used in obstetrics.

Technique 

External CTG

One probe is placed above the fetal heart.
One probe is placed above the fundus.

Internal CTG

One probe is placed on the fetal scalp.

 

Metrics

  1. Fetal heartbeat
  2. Indicator showing movements felt by mother (caused by pressing a button)
  3. Fetal movement
  4. Uterine contractions

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