Intrapartum cardiotocography with simultaneous maternal heart rate registration improves neonatal outcome

• DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2024.01.011
• Publication Date: 2024-01-23T01:57:25Z
• Authors: Mikko Tarvonen; Janne Markkanen; Ville Tuppurainen; Riina Jernman; Vedran Stefanovic; Sture Andersson
• Keywords: electronic fetal monitoring; fetal heart rate; maternal heart rate; cardiotocography; perinatal asphyxia; neonatal outcome; Gynaecology and paediatrics

(Abstracted from Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024;230:379.e1–379.e12) Cardiotocography (CTG) is the most common fetal surveillance method during delivery, involving simultaneous monitoring of uterine activity and fetal heart rate (FHR). Newer CTG monitors also track maternal heart rate (MHR), to prevent artifacts from disturbing FHR detection.