[Cardiotocographic findings during expulsion (author's transl)]

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Fetal Monitoring
• Neonatal Health

Context:

• Cardiotocography (CTG) is a standard method for fetal well-being assessment during labor.
• Evaluating CTG patterns during the expulsion phase is crucial for understanding neonatal outcomes.
• Melchior's distribution diagram (1973) offers a framework for analyzing these patterns.

Purpose:

• To analyze cardiotocographic findings from 146 deliveries.
• To correlate these findings with the condition of newborns immediately after birth.
• To assess the clinical applicability of Melchior's cardiotocographic distribution diagram for the expulsion period.

Summary:

• Cardiotocographic data from 146 expulsions were collected and analyzed.
• The analysis specifically examined the relationship between cardiotocographic patterns and neonatal status.
• The study validated the utility of Melchior's proposed distribution diagram for the expulsion phase.

Impact:

• Provides insights into the predictive value of cardiotocography during the expulsion phase.
• Contributes to the understanding of fetal well-being assessment in obstetrics.
• Offers evidence for the continued relevance of established diagnostic tools in modern clinical practice.