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What does internal Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) use?
What does internal Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) use?
- External tocodynamometer
- Abdominal electrodes
- Maternal heart rate monitor
- Fetal scalp electrode (correct)
What is used to measure FHR in external Electronic Fetal Monitoring?
What is used to measure FHR in external Electronic Fetal Monitoring?
- Ultrasound transducer (correct)
- Fetal scalp electrode
- Vaginal probe
- Internal pressure catheter
Which of the following can be detected using an external fetal monitor?
Which of the following can be detected using an external fetal monitor?
- Maternal blood pressure
- Baseline, variability, accelerations, and decelerations (correct)
- Fetal blood pH
- Uterine contraction strength in mmHg
On a standard EFM grid, what time interval does one dark vertical line represent?
On a standard EFM grid, what time interval does one dark vertical line represent?
What is typically assessed when using Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)?
What is typically assessed when using Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)?
Flashcards
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
A method of monitoring the fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor and delivery.
Internal EFM
Internal EFM
A monitoring method that involves placing an electrode directly on the fetal scalp to detect the fetal heart rate.
Ultrasound Transducer
Ultrasound Transducer
A device placed on the mother's abdomen to measure the fetal heart rate using ultrasound technology.
EFM Components
EFM Components
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EFM Time Scale
EFM Time Scale
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Study Notes
- Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) can be internal or external
- Internal EFM uses a fetal scalp electrode
- External EFM uses an ultrasound transducer to monitor the FHR
- The ultrasound transducer detects the baseline, variability, accelerations, and decelerations of the fetal heart rate
- On the EFM grid, one dark vertical line represents 10 seconds
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Description
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) can be internal or external. Internal EFM uses a fetal scalp electrode, while external EFM uses an ultrasound transducer to monitor the fetal heart rate. The ultrasound transducer detects the baseline, variability, accelerations, and decelerations.
