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What is the purpose of a partogram or partograph?
What is the purpose of a partogram or partograph?
What is the interval for recording the fetal heart rate on the partogram?
What is the interval for recording the fetal heart rate on the partogram?
Who developed the first partograph?
Who developed the first partograph?
At what interval are the patient's blood pressure measurements recorded on the partogram?
At what interval are the patient's blood pressure measurements recorded on the partogram?
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What does 'I' signify in the context of the state of membranes and colour of liquor on the partogram?
What does 'I' signify in the context of the state of membranes and colour of liquor on the partogram?
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Study Notes
Partogram or Partograph
- A partogram or partograph is a graphical record of the progress of labor, used to monitor and assess the progress of labor and fetal well-being.
Fetal Heart Rate Recording
- The fetal heart rate is recorded on the partogram at an interval of every 15-30 minutes.
Development of Partograph
- The first partograph was developed by Philpott in 1972.
Blood Pressure Measurements
- The patient's blood pressure measurements are recorded on the partogram at an interval of every 30-60 minutes.
State of Membranes and Colour of Liquor
- 'I' on the partogram signifies that the membranes are intact, while a 'R' signifies that they are ruptured, and the colour of the liquor is also recorded alongside.
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Test your knowledge about partograms and partographs with this quiz. Learn about the key data recorded during labor and the history of partogram development.
