title: Fetal monitoring by combined CTG and FBA.
abstract: Cardiotocography still is the main method to monitor the unborn child during birth. Today, problems occurring during CTG-surveillance are not so much due to the method, but a consequence of insufficient management. Fetal monitoring by combined CTG and FBA brings advantages for mother and child. The use of FBA in cases with pathological fetal heart patterns leads to a significant reduction in cesarean section rate, neonatal morbidity and perinatal mortality.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School Hannover, Fed. Rep. of Germany.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Goeschen
mesh_terms: D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D015148:Cardiotocography; D005260:Female; D005312:Fetal Blood / Q000737:chemistry*; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy