A comparison of the Three Methods for External Fetal Cardiography

Solum, Thore

doi:10.3109/00016348009154627

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“…Doppler ultrasound technology is widely used for FHR monitoring, although its potential problems of reliability, accuracy, influence by fetal or maternal movement, and insertion of the MHR are recognized. The use of afECG‐based FHR monitoring was proposed several decades ago (10,11) but its use was compromised by a limited ability to extract the fetal signal reliably.…”

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Accuracy and reliability of fetal heart rate monitoring using maternal abdominal surface electrodes

Cohen

Ommani

Hassan

et al. 2012

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

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Accuracy and reliability of fetal heart rate monitoring using maternal abdominal surface electrodes

Cohen

Ommani

Hassan

et al. 2012

Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand

161

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“…Also in the present study, which was conducted on a 5-fold larger research group (144 vs. 773) this correlation was not demonstrated (r -0.005; CI 0.079-0.069; p > 0.892). In the case of intrapartum electrocardiography, Solum et al showed an inverse relationship between patient's BMI and the quality of the fECG signal [27].…”

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Signal Loss During Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Using Maternal Abdominal Surface Electrodes Between 28 and 42 Weeks of Pregnancy

Fuchs¹,

Pomorski²,

Grobelak³

et al. 2014

Adv Clin Exp Med

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Background. Fetal electrocardiography is one of the methods for monitoring the well-being of the fetus. Signal loss limits the proper interpretation of electrocardiogram traces. Objectives. The aim of this study was to assess the average signal loss in non-invasive abdominal fetal electrocardiogram (fECG) monitoring using the KOMPOREL fetal monitoring system (ITAM, Zabrze, Poland) in women between 28 and 42 week of pregnancy. The results were compared to FIGO (International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetric) and DGGG (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe e.V.) recommendations concerning fetal heart monitoring. The correlation between fetal ECG signal quality, week of pregnancy and patient BMI was evaluated. Material and Methods. 773 pregnant women, hospitalized and diagnosed in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Wroclaw Medical University, underwent 30 min of abdominal fECG recordings using the KOMPOREL fetal monitoring system. Results. The average signal loss in abdominal fECG monitoring in the study group was 32%. FIGO recommendations describe an acceptable fetal signal loss of 20%. In our study, 46% (357/773) of the recordings were up to FIGO standards, with fetal heart rate success rates above 80%. According to DGGG guidelines, with acceptable fetal signal loss of 15%, only 39% (303/773) of the recordings could be assessed as accurate. No correlation between fECG signal quality, week of pregnancy and patient BMI was proved. Conclusions. The average signal loss in abdominal fECG monitoring in our study group was 32%. Low fECG signal quality may constitute a potentially limiting factor of the described fetal heart monitoring system. No relationship between fECG signal quality, week of pregnancy and patient BMI was proved (Adv Clin Exp Med 2014, 23, 5, 813-819).

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“…Obesity affects to a minor degree the quality of external cardiotocographic registration [123]. Nonreactive nonstress tests were not more frequently observed and showed no false negative results in obese patients [124].…”

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Pregnancy and obesity: practical implications

Duvekot

2005

Eur Clinics Obstet Gynaecol

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Obesity is presently the most prevalent health threat in the western world, and its influence on general health is rapidly increasing. Obesity has also developed as a major and frequent risk factor for pregnancy complications. Complications often encountered in obese pregnant women are hypertensive disorders, gestational diabetes mellitus, caesarean section, and postpartum and postoperative infections. The incidence of pulmonary embolism and primary postpartum haemorrhage is most likely also increased. Anaesthetic complications are more frequent. Neonatal consequences of obesity include an increased rate of congenital anomalies, stillbirth, and macrosomia. This article focuses on practical implications of obesity in pregnancy and childbirth for the caregiver.

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A comparison of the Three Methods for External Fetal Cardiography

Cited by 14 publications

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Accuracy and reliability of fetal heart rate monitoring using maternal abdominal surface electrodes

Accuracy and reliability of fetal heart rate monitoring using maternal abdominal surface electrodes

Signal Loss During Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Using Maternal Abdominal Surface Electrodes Between 28 and 42 Weeks of Pregnancy

Pregnancy and obesity: practical implications

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