title: Intrapartum fetal monitoring today.
abstract: The literature on intrapartum fetal monitoring is reviewed emphasizing the pathophysiology, and current practice guidelines are discussed. FHR monitoring, ancillary tests, and investigational modalities are considered.
authors.affiliation: New York University Medical Center, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York, NY 10016, USA.
authors.forename: Nadav
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: Bruce K
authors.initials: BK
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005316:Fetal Distress / Q000628:therapy; D005318:Fetal Heart / Q000503:physiopathology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006326:Heart Auscultation / Q000379:methods; D006340:Heart Rate, Fetal / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D010092:Oximetry / Q000379:methods; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011247:Pregnancy