Fetal Monitoring
| Definition: |
Physiologic or biochemical monitoring of the fetus. It is usually done during LABOR, OBSTETRIC and may be performed in conjunction with the monitoring of uterine activity. It may also be performed prenatally as when the mother is undergoing surgery. |
| Notes: |
during LABOR, OBSTETRIC or during prenatal maternal surg |
| Previously Indexed: |
Fetal Heart (1966-1977),Fetus (1966-1977),Labor (1966-1977),Monitoring, Physiologic (1966-1977) |
Fetal Monitoring Definitions and Terms
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