Evaluation of an external fetal electrocardiogram monitoring system: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of the study was to compare interpretability of 2 intrapartum abdominal fetal heart rate-monitoring strategies. We hypothesized that an external fetal electrocardiography monitoring system, a newer technology using wireless abdominal pads, would generate more interpretable fetal heart rate data compared with standard external Doppler fetal heart rate monitoring (standard external monitoring).

Study design

We conducted a randomized controlled trial at 4 Utah hospitals. Patients were enrolled at labor admission and randomized in blocks based on body mass index to fetal electrocardiography or standard external monitoring. Two reviewers, blinded to study allocation, reviewed each fetal heart rate tracing. The primary outcome was the percentage of interpre

SUBMITTER: Monson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8842851 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature