CTG Interpretation

Question 1

What are the parts of the acronym for CTG interpretation?

Answer 1

DR - define risk
C - contractions
Bra - baseline rate
V - variability
A - accelerations
D - decelerations
O - overall assessment

Question 2

What is the baseline foetal heart rate?

Answer 2

120-160bpm

Question 3

What should the variability be greater than?

Answer 3

5bpm

Question 4

Are variable or late decelerations a sign of foetal hypoxia?

Answer 4

Trick question

They both may be associated with foetal hypoxia