Cs-ob-031-fetal heart rate monitoring PDF

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FETAL HEART RATE MONITORING Comparing fetal heart rate response (top waveform) to maternal contractions (bottom waveform) can give us information about the stability of the fetus during labor. Use the mnemonic VEAL-CHOP to remember the significance of findings.

Variable = Cord Compression Interventions: Reposition, provide oxygen continue to monitor

Early Decelerations = Head Compression Interventions: Check cervix, may be ready for delivery

Accelerations = Okay Interventions: None needed, continue to Monitor

Late Decelerations = Placental Insufficiency Interventions: Reposition, give oxygen, may need emergent delivery (OR)

Poor Variability = Sleepy Baby Interventions: Try to wake baby, give mom juice, monitor closely

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