CTG

Question 1

indications for continuous CTG monitoring?

Answer 1

• sepsis
• PET
• APH
• oxytocin
• meconium
  
  • pre-birth indicates baby is experiencing stress

Question 2

key features of normal CTG?

Answer 2

• contractions
• baseline
  
  • should be between 110-160
• variability
  
  • should be between 5-25bpm
• accelerations
  
  • a rise of >15 beats above baseline for >15seconds - presence is normal
  • occurring alongside uterine contractions is sign of healthy foetus
• decelerations
  
  • a drop of >15 beats below baseline for >15 seconds - absence is normal