Publication Name	World Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Manuscript ID	22165
Country	United Kingdom

Received	2015-08-17 08:22
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Category	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Imperative for improvements and international convergence of intrapartum fetal monitoring: A bird’s eye view
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Shashikant L Sholapurkar
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Shashikant L Sholapurkar, MD, DNB, MRCOG, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Princess Anne Wing, Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Trust, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3LE, United Kingdom. s.sholapurkar@nhs.net
Key Words	Cardiotocography; Electronic fetal moni­toring; Fetal heart rate decelerations; Intrapartum fetal monitoring; Intrapartum fetal surveillance; Fetal electrocardiography; Computerised cardiotocography
Core Tip	Intrapartum fetal monitoring remains unsa-tis-factory because of the variability and errors in the interpretation of cardiotocographs and lack of proven benefit. Extensive clinical studies over the last 50 years have given divergent results because of the heterogeneity. There is a need for a significant reform of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) with every aspect critically examined and debated. This analytical essay presents an overview of the current and newer modalities of EFM. It examines controversies and opportunities for improvement in American and European practice. Avoidance of biases, international congruence in terminology/standardization and refinement of adjunctive tests of fetal well-being are explored.
Publish Date	2016-01-31 19:20
Citation	Sholapurkar SL. Imperative for improvements and international convergence of intrapartum fetal monitoring: A bird’s eye view. World J Obstet Gynecol 2016; 5(1): 102-109
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6220/full/v5/i1/102.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.5317/wjog.v5.i1.102

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