Fetal HR patterns Flashcards
1
Q
What does this represent?
A
A normal acceleration.
2
Q
What does this represent? What causes these?
A
Variable decelerations. Cord compression
3
Q
What is this? What causes them?
A
Late decelerations. Ominous sign of poor placental perfusion/insufficiency.
4
Q
What are these? What causes them?
A
Early decelerations. Head compression
