Fetal Monitoring

Fetal Monitoring
Presentation by: John M. Schroeder, PA-C, JD
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania

External Fetal Monitoring
Internal Fetal Monitoring
Factors Necessary for Optimal Fetal Well-Being
Maternal Component
Placental Component
Fetal Compromise
Basic Warning Signs
Contractions lasting longer than 90 seconds
Relaxation between contractions of less than 60 seconds
Resting uterine tone above 20 mmHg
Peak pressure of contractions above 90 mmHg
Basal Fetal Heart Rate
Factors Associated with Tachycardia
Factors Associated with Bradycardia
Short-Term Variability
Response to Decreased STV
Long-Term Variability
Response to Decreased LTV
Predictable Events
Head Compression
Response to Early Decelerations
Uteroplacental Insufficiency
Response to Late Decelerations
Cord Compression
Response to Variable Decelerations

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