Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-242) and index.

Clinical assessment and recording -- Electronic fetal monitoring : terminology -- Control of the fetal heart and NICE guidelines -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : the basics -- Antepartum fetal surveillance -- The admission test by CTG or by auscultation -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : clinical scenarios -- Contraction assessment -- Oxytocin and fetal heart rate changes -- Cardiotocographic interpretation : more difficult problems -- The role of scalp pH -- Alternative methods of intrapartum fetal surveillance -- Computer technology cardiotocograph -- Medico-legal issues.