{"product_id":"9780702046773","title":"CTG Made Easy E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis title is now available under ISBN 9780702052149.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCTG Made Easy \u003c\/i\u003e4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition continues the successful format of previous editions, offering a practical guide to all health professionals involved in monitoring the fetal heart rate during labour, and specifically in the interpretation of CTG traces. The workbook approach remains, with many new and updated case histories and CTGs, all using current terminology and a recommended proforma for interpretation. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book will aid health professionals to acquire competence and confidence in all aspects of fetal heart rate monitoring during labour, improving the care offered to women and babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-depth debate on choice of intermittent or continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring enables correct identification of the appropriate method \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated references and recommendations from latest national guidelines ensure readers have access to current research-based evidence and expert opinion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanation of the physiology of baseline and periodic abnormalities provides vital information for interpretation and assessment of fetal compromise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCTG features are described following up-to-date recommendations from NICE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharts describe the classification of CTGs and illustrations describe variable decelerations to aid understanding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of current adjuncts to electronic fetal heart rate monitoring give the reader insight into current developments and possible future practice \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRCOG and NICE proforma and classifications aid consistency in interpretation and use of terminology\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecent cases of litigation are used to demonstrate the difficulties encountered with monitoring techniques and interpretation of the data, giving the reader an insight into cases that proceed to litigation \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvidence relating to fetal monitoring in labour updated to current national guidance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded section debating the issues surrounding intermittent auscultation versus continuous electronic fetal heart rate monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded section on the physiological control of the fetal heart rate, fetal blood sampling and acid base balance.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk management updated, including risks and benefits of current methods of fetal heart rate monitoring, future developments, and legal issues \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReferences comprehensively reviewed, including NICE and RCOG clinical guidelines \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew online resources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20 additional CTGs and case histories are available online \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47106474541296,"sku":"9780702046773","price":50.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780702046773_p0.jpg?v=1763615755","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780702046773","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}