CTG Flashcards
1
Q
late decelerations - what are they? relevance?
A
decels that lag onset of contraction + don’t return to normal until 30s after end of contraction
2
Q
late decelerations - relevance?
A
foetal distress eg asphyxia, placental insufficiency
3
Q
variable decelerations - what are they?
A
decels independent of contractions
4
Q
variable decels - relevance?
A
may indicate cord compression