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Old Apr 08, 2008, 06:30 PM
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Hi all,

Just curious is anyone knows the difference between electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) and cardiotocography? Are they the same?

Thanks!

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Old Apr 08, 2008, 07:59 PM
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Cardiotocography is a type of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)…

External ultrasound transducers detect movement (of the heart valves) via sound waves (an artificial sound is generated by the monitor). While spiral electrodes transmit a direct fetal electrocardiogram into the fetal monitor - - it measures the fetal heart rate.

*Source “Essentials of Fetal Monitoring” by Michelle Murray

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