title: Intrapartum fetal monitoring.
abstract: There is an undisputed need for close fetal surveillance during labour. The transition to extra-uterine life has a number of potential hazards-many of which may be averted by appropriately timed intervention. It is evident, however, that not all intrapartum sequelae can be avoided despite intensive surveillance and increasingly high rates of intervention.
authors.affiliation: University of Melbourne, Royal Women's Hospital.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Permezel
mesh_terms: D015148:Cardiotocography; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome