Fetal monitoring in labour

Signal processing and display—cardiotocographs

“…While in most cases this is obvious, there may be other instances where these changes in rate could be interpreted falsely as decelerations or accelerations. This error is more likely to occur when the true FHR drops below 100 b.p.m. It is much easier inadvertently to monitor the heart rate of the mother instead of the fetus (Divon et al 1985, Steer et al 1986). …”

“…It is much easier inadvertently to monitor the heart rate of the mother instead of the fetus (Divon et al 1985, Steer et al 1986).…”