CTG

Question 1

What is CTG?

Answer 1

Monitoring of Fetal Wellbeing externally using CTG Machine with 2 probes

Probes detect uterine contraction and fetal heart via connected cable to the CTG machine.

Question 2

When is CTG used?

Answer 2

Used from 28/40 weeks gestation

Difficult and incorrect interpretation if done earlier.

Question 3

What is the typical duration of a CTG monitoring session?

Answer 3

20-30 minutes in MEU and AN wards

Long trace done in Labour Ward for 2 hours.

Question 4

What are the limitations of CTG?

Answer 4

Skilled staff required for setup and interpretation requires training and experience.

Question 5

What are the four features of contractions in CTG?

Answer 5

• Frequency
• Duration
• Strength
• Coordination

Question 6

What is the baseline heart rate considered normal in CTG?

Answer 6

110 bpm - 160 bpm

Question 7

What is the variability range in CTG?

Answer 7

5 bpm - 15 bpm

Question 8

What types of decelerations are observed in CTG during labor?

Answer 8

• Early
• Variable (Typical and atypical)
• Late

Question 9

What conditions can be determined by interpreting CTG?

Answer 9

• GDM (Gestational Diabetes Mellitus)
• PE (Preeclampsia)
• PIH (Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension)
• Placenta Praevia
• OC (Obstetric Cholestasis)

Question 10

Fill in the blank: If a patient is not in labor, the CTG findings are referred to as _______.

Answer 10

[Interpretation type for non-labor]

Question 11

What findings are printed on during a CTG session?

Answer 11

Findings printed on CTG paper running at 1 cm/min.

Question 12

Acronym for CTG? Stand for?

Answer 12

DR C BRAVADO

Determine Risk
●Contractions – 4 features
●Baseline Rate
●Variability
●Deceleration
●1. In Labour
Early, Variable (Typical and atypical ), Late .
Why it happened ?
●2. If She’s Not in Labour its called ?