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- Title
Labor management and neonatal outcomes in cardiotocography categories II and III (Review).
- Authors
Tsikouras, Panagiotis; Oikonomou, Efthimios; Bothou, Anastasia; Kyriakou, Dimimitrios; Nalbanti, Theopi; Andreou, Sotirios; Daniilidis, Angelos; Peitsidis, Panagiotis; Nikolettos, Konstantinos; Iatrakis, Georgios; Nikolettos, Nikolaos
- Abstract
The safe care of both mothers and fetuses during labor is a primary goal of all health professionals. The assessment of fetal oxygenation and well-being is a key aspect of perinatal care provided. Fetal heart rate (FHR) auscultation became part of daily obstetric practice in a number of countries during the 20th century and remains a key method of fetal monitoring, particularly in low-risk pregnancies. Cardiotocography (CTG) is the continuous monitoring and recording of the FHR and uterine myometrial activity, making it possible to assess the fetal condition. It therefore plays a critical role in the detection of fetal hypoxia during labor, a condition directly related to short- and long-term complications in the newborn. Herein, particular reference is made to the management of CTG category II and III standards, as well as to the handling of childbirth. In addition, specific FHR patterns are associated with immediate neonatal outcomes based on updated studies conducted worldwide. Finally, the prognostic significance of CTG and its potential as a prospective avenue for further investigation are also highlighted herein. Given that the misinterpretation of CTG findings is the most common cause of medical-legal responsibility, this knowledge field requires more emphasis and attention. The aim of the present review was to further deepen the knowledge on issues that mainly concern the safety and monitoring of pregnant women and fetuses during childbirth.
- Subjects
MATERNAL health services; LABOR (Obstetrics); PREGNANCY outcomes; FETAL heart rate; FETAL heart rate monitoring
- Publication
Medicine International (2754-3242), 2024, Vol 4, Issue 3, pN.PAG
- ISSN
2754-3242
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3892/mi.2024.151