CTG

Question 1

late decelerations - what are they? relevance?

Answer 1

decels that lag onset of contraction + don’t return to normal until 30s after end of contraction

Question 2

late decelerations - relevance?

Answer 2

foetal distress eg asphyxia, placental insufficiency

Question 3

variable decelerations - what are they?

Answer 3

decels independent of contractions

Question 4

variable decels - relevance?

Answer 4

may indicate cord compression