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Understanding Cardiotocography (CTG) in Pregnancy Monitoring

• CTG stands for cardiotocography and is used to monitor fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during pregnancy.
• CTG is most commonly used in the third trimester and can detect fetal distress.
• Two transducers are placed on the pregnant abdomen to record fetal heart rate and monitor uterine contractions.
• The monitor displays the fetal heart rate and tocometry measurement, and can also measure maternal parameters like blood pressure and heart rate.
• CTGs are printed on graph paper with the fetal heart trace on the top and tocometry trace below.
• The graph paper is divided into 10-minute blocks, represented by 10 small boxes, with each small box representing one minute.
• CTG interpretation is structured using the mnemonic "DR C BRAVADO", which stands for Defined risk, Contractions, Baseline rate, Variability, Accelerations, Decelerations, and Overall impression.
• "Defined risk" assesses the risk factors of the pregnancy, such as high-risk factors or intrauterine growth restriction.
• "Contractions" assesses the frequency and duration of contractions, with four to five contractions in 10 minutes being ideal during labor.
• "Baseline rate" refers to the average fetal heart rate, with normal range being 110 to 160 beats per minute.
• "Variability" refers to the variation in fetal heart rate from one beat to the next, with normal range being 5 to 25 beats per minute.
• "Accelerations" are abrupt increases in fetal heart rate by more than 15 beats per minute for more than 15 seconds, indicating a healthy fetus.

Test your knowledge on Cardiotocography (CTG) with this quiz! Learn about the purpose of CTG in pregnancy monitoring, how it works, and the interpretation of CTG readings. This quiz covers topics such as fetal distress, uterine contractions, maternal parameters, and the DR C BRAVADO mnemonic. Take this quiz to improve your understanding of CTG and its importance in ensuring healthy fetal development.