Étude du rythme cardiaque fœtal

Abstract

The authors recall the physiological bases of the foetal heart rate study. The features obtained by the visual analysis of the traces are discussed, with the analysis of the basal heart rate, of accelerations and decelerations. The methods for a complete study are detailed, with semi-quantitative studies and scores. Non stress test and stress tests are discussed. Then, the study of the foetal heart rate during pregnancy, delivery and second stage of labour are discussed.