INTRAPARTUM FETAL MONITORING WITH THE CEREBRAL FUNCTION MONITOR

  1. D. E. Maynard Biomedical Engineer1,
  2. R. J. Cohen Senior Registrar2,
  3. D. A. Viniker Research Obstetric Senior Registrar3

Article first published online: 31 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb11241.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 86, Issue 12, pages 941–947, December 1979

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Maynard, D. E., Cohen, R. J. and Viniker, D. A. (1979), INTRAPARTUM FETAL MONITORING WITH THE CEREBRAL FUNCTION MONITOR. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 86: 941–947. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1979.tb11241.x

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  1. 1

    EEG Research Department

  2. 2

    Anaesthetic Department, The London Hospital

  3. 3

    Obstetric Department, University College Hospital

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  1. Issue published online: 31 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 31 AUG 2005

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We report a trial of the technical feasibility of monitoring the state of the fetal brain during labour using the Cerebral Function Monitor (CFM). This device was developed for long-term monitoring of the electroencephalogram (EEG). A tripolar scalp electrode allows removal of the fetal electrocardiograph (ECG) from the fetal EEG. Technically satisfactory recordings were obtained from 15 fetuses during labour for periods of up to 6½ hours before delivery. There were alterations of CFM trace with fetal distress and also during general anaesthesia for Caesarean section.

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