Intrapartum fetal monitoring with the cerebral function monitor.
We report a trial of the technical feasibility of monitoring the state of the fetal brain during labour using the Cerebral Function Monitor (CFM). This device was developed for long-term monitoring of the electroencephalogram (EEG). A tripolar scalp electrode allows removal of the fetal electrocardiograph (ECG) from the fetal EEG. Technically satisfactory recordings were obtained from 15 fetuses during labour for periods of up to 6 1/2 hours before delivery. There were alterations of CFM trace with fetal distress and also during general anesthesia for Caesarean section.
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D001921:Brain / Q000196:embryology / Q000503:physiopathology; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004566:Electrodes; D004569:Electroencephalography / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy