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I read the recent New York Times piece on Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) driving up C-section rates with a nod of recognition, but also a shake of my head. The article isn’t wrong—EFM is flawed. It was specifically developed to reduce the risk of cerebral palsy,...
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Fetal heart rate decelerations are decreases from the fetal heart rate baseline, quantified by depth in beats per minute from the baseline and in duration by minutes and seconds. Decelerations are defined based on onset (gradual or abrupt) and timing (periodic vs...
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Once the baseline is determined, the next step in a systematic interpretation of a fetal heart rate is to assess variability. FHR variability is defined as fluctuations in the baseline fetal heart rate that are irregular in amplitude and frequency. Variability is...
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Last week, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released new guidance outlining an evidence-based framework for the evaluation and management of fetal heart rate patterns. Clinical Practice Guideline No. 10: Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate...
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A Certified Legal Nurse Consultant is a registered nurse (RN) who provides consultation and expertise to medical legal cases. Due to the complex nature of the United States healthcare system, it is impossible for attorneys to have sufficient knowledge about nursing...
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Are you facing a medical case? Do you need to hire a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant to help you win the case? In this article, I share the insider knowledge you NEED to win your Medical and Healthcare related cases. What is a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)?...
