ST analysis for intrapartum fetal monitoring

ST analysis (STAN) involves a combination of fetal heart rate interpretation and analysis of the fetal electrocardiogram. STAN has been available for over 5 years in the UK and is used in some, but not all, maternity units. STAN aims to reduce the incidence of fetal acidaemia and hypoxia by identifying these earlier and with greater sensitivity than cardiotocography (CTG) alone.

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