Fetal Monitoring in Practice

Simple, direct and practical, this popular book has been comprehensively updated to cover recent guidelines and procedures. It offers a practical and accessible approach to fetal monitoring, to ensure both safe delivery and recognising the emotional needs of the mother and family. Essential concepts are presented in an accessible manner, well illustrated with real case histories and heart-rate patterns.

• Accessible, straightforward style
• Real case histories and fetal heart-rate patterns
• Recording of maternal heart rate
• Fetal ECG waveform analysis
• Basic pathophysiology

• Fully updated text throughout
• Expanded section on medicolegal issues helps avoid litigation
• Updated chapter on admission cardiotocography
• Latest NICE guidelines