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THE USE OF CATHETER-TIP PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF INTRAUTERINE PRESSURE IN LABOUR

  1. P. J. Steer MRC Fellow1,
  2. M. C. Carter Research Assistant2,
  3. A. J. Gordon Registrar3,
  4. R. W. Beard Professor4

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1978.tb14920.x

Issue

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 85, Issue 8, pages 561–566, August 1978

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How to Cite

Steer, P. J., Carter, M. C., Gordon, A. J. and Beard, R. W. (1978), THE USE OF CATHETER-TIP PRESSURE TRANSDUCERS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF INTRAUTERINE PRESSURE IN LABOUR. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 85: 561–566. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1978.tb14920.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital, London W2

  2. 2

    Department of Bioengineering, St Mary's Hospital, London W2

  3. 3

    Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital, St Mary's Hospital, London W2

  4. 4

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital, London W2

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

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Summary

The disadvantages of the fluid filled polythene catheter used for measuring intrauterine pressure have been overcome by designing a catheter with a pressure transducer at the tip. The information which it gives is accurate and reliable. The optimum method of use has been determined and clinical trials performed. There is no demonstrable morbidity from its use.

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