Education in Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Using the IBM Personal Microcomputer

Abstract

An IBM Personal Computer was used to collect digitally fetal heart rate and uterine contraction data from an electronic fetal monitor. Patient history, physical examination, and pertinent clinical data were also stored electronically. The information was reviewed in an educational format including prospective clinical assessment and patient management. In addition, questions, graded responses and text discussion with references were presented during prospective patient management.

Comparison of High-Fidelity Simulation and Lecture to Improve the Management of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

“…The first session began with a quick self-introduction of the standardized team. Each simulation session comprised a brief overview of simulation-based training, a discussion of the use of videotape for debriefing, a detailed orientation to the simulated labor and delivery suite, and review of objectives for multiple assessments of FHR monitoring (Gall, Eden, & Gall, 1985). Each course used a 10-to 30-minute videorecorded scenario.…”

“…Six sessions of traditional teachercentered lecture training were completed in the classroom ( Table 1). The lectures included (a) pathophysiology of maternal and fetal oxygen delivery, (b) uterine contraction and placental function, (c) definition, evaluation, and record of FHR monitoring, (d) management of abnormal FHR, (e) effects of abnormal FHR, (f ) and discussion (Gall et al, 1985). Afterward, a 1-hour lecture was conducted every month for 3 months.…”

The development and evaluation of a computer‐assisted teaching programme for intrapartum fetal monitoring

“…A few programmes already exist 5–7 . However, we were keen to produce a programme that would lay a foundation in physiology and the normal fetal response interpretation of the cardiotocogram and appropriate management of labour.…”