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Third Edition
By
Donald Gibb, MD, MRCP, FRCOG, MEWI, Independent Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, The Birth Company, London, UK
Description
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. 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.
Contents
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
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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
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The role of the scalp
13 Alterntaive methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance
14 Computer technology and the cardiotocograph
15 Medico-legal issues
16 Conclusion
| Bibliographic details |
Paperback, 264 pages, publication date: DEC-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-443-10004-8
ISBN-10: 0-443-10004-7
Imprint: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
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Last update: 5 Nov 2009
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