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Fetal heart rate pattern interpretation and management efm document. This certification is offered with computer testing at a computer test center. About lisa perinatal risk management and education services. This edition includes revised electronic fetal monitoring efm definitions and the revised classification of efm patterns updated in 2008 by the eunice kennedy. It may be used to support preparation for certification examinations. Interactive, evidencebased, and filled with clinically applicable pearls, this is a perfect route for clinicians to enhance or. Awhonn advanced fetal heart monitoring is a 1day class led by experienced perinatal clinicians. In addition to monitoring fetal heart rate patterns, information about the effects of labor on the fetus can also be learned by observing the pattern of uterine contractions. Describe fetal monitoring baseline characteristics using the national institute of child health and human development nichd terminology and criteria. Most noteworthy, intermediate fetal heart monitoring facilitates difficult concepts by presenting content in a standardized. Evaluate intrapartum and antepartum fetal status with this portable, practical guide. Tabatha biddle, msn, rn, cefmchris rust, dnp, rncob, cefmshawna straub, rn, bsn, cefm course description. Uterine contraction patterns can provide information about the progress of labor.
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