title: Role of cardiotocography.
abstract: The cardiotocograph (CTG) is a composite record of fetal heart rate and uterine activity. During pregnancy, the CTG is a diagnostic test of fetal condition whenever acute or chronic complications arise. In labour, the CTG provides a continuous indication of fetal response to uterine contractions and interventions.
authors.affiliation: University College and Middlesex School of Medicine, London.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Spencer
mesh_terms: D015148:Cardiotocography / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000175:diagnosis; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000175:diagnosis