The Impact of EFM on Labour Outcomes

The impact of EFM on labour outcomes
Session overview
Description
This session reviews the evidence of the value and limitations of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) in monitoring low- and high-risk labours.

Learning objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

• describe the evidence of the value of EFM in low-risk labours
• describe the evidence of the value of EFM in high-risk labours
• list the drawbacks and limitations of EFM

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should have:

• a good appreciation of the major risk factors for the development of intrapartum (IP) hypoxia
• basic knowledge of the process of labour