electronic fetal monitor
Definition
- Noun:
- A medical device used during childbirth: An electronic fetal monitor is a piece of medical equipment designed to continuously track and record the fetal heart rate and the frequency and duration of the mother's uterine contractions.
- A tool for assessing fetal well-being: Its primary function is to provide healthcare professionals with real-time data to assess the baby's condition and the progress of labor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The obstetrician attached the electronic fetal monitor to track the baby's heartbeat during labor.
- Continuous data from the electronic fetal monitor reassured the parents about their baby's health.
Advanced Usage
- "To be on the electronic fetal monitor": To be connected to and monitored by this device.
- The expectant mother was on the electronic fetal monitor for the final hours of her labor.
Variants and Related Words
- Fetal monitor (n): A more general term for any device used to monitor a fetus, which may or may not be electronic.
- The midwife checked the readings on the fetal monitor.
- Cardiotocograph (CTG) (n): The technical/medical term for the machine that performs electronic fetal monitoring, often used interchangeably in clinical settings.
- The CTG printout showed a normal fetal heart rate pattern.
Synonyms
- Fetal heart monitor: Specifically emphasizes the function of monitoring the heartbeat.
- Labor monitor: Emphasizes the context of use during childbirth.
Related Phrases
- External fetal monitoring: A method where sensors are placed on the mother's abdomen.
- They began with external fetal monitoring.
- Internal fetal monitoring: A more direct method where an electrode is attached to the baby's scalp, requiring the amniotic sac to be broken.
- Due to concerns, the doctor recommended switching to internal fetal monitoring.
Noun
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an electronic monitor that monitors fetal heartbeat and the mother's uterine contractions during childbirth
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