CTGs Flashcards
1
Q
What do CTGs stand for?
A
Cardiotocographs
2
Q
What do they measure?
A
Baby’s heart rate + contractions
3
Q
What’s the mnemonic for reading CTGs?
A
DR C BRAVADO
4
Q
What does the mnemonic stand for?
A
DR = Defined Risk - why are we doing a CTG?
C = Contractions
BRa = Baseline rate of baby’s HR
V = Variability
A = Acceleration
D = Deceleration
O = Overall impression
5
Q
How can you tell the strength of the mother’s contractions?
A
You can’t tell via a CTG! That’s why you have to put your hand on the mum’s tummy and FEEL for contractions/hardening
