
Basic Pattern Recognition – Electronic Fetal Monitoring
In the term fetus, moderate variability is considered normal as it indicates a normally functioning central nervous system. Conditions that alter the integrity of this neuro-cardiac axis, such as …
Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring — Perinatology.com
Mar 2, 2025 · Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: NICHD-style definitions, variability, accelerations, decelerations, uterine activity, pathophysiology, and management …
Fetal Heart Rate: Normal vs Abnormal Findings, VEAL CHOP
Nov 18, 2021 · A normal FHR would show moderate variability — the reassuring type of variability. Fetal bradycardia is a fetal heart rate of less than that 110 bpm, which is sustained …
How to Classify Electronic Fetal Monitor (EFM) Patterns: Categories …
May 3, 2025 · Learn how to classify fetal heart tracings using the 3-tier EFM system. This episode breaks down what makes a tracing Category I, II, or III—and why it matters for patient care …
16.2: Basic Terms of Fetal Heart Rate and Contraction Patterns
When the fetal monitor is used for continuous monitoring, it is important for the labor and delivery nurse to be aware of fetal heart rate baseline, variability, accelerations, and decelerations. …
How to Read a Fetal Non-Stress Test (NST) - CardiacDirect
May 18, 2022 · In short, the primary results for a Non-Stress Test are Positive, Negative and Non-Determinant.
Fetal Heart Rate (Patient Care Review Video)
Dec 8, 2025 · Variability is categorized as absent, minimal, moderate, and marked. ‘Absent variability’ has an amplitude that is undetectable; ‘minimal variability’ has an amplitude of 5 …
Fetal Heart Rate Variability: A Key Sign of Fetal Health
Jun 28, 2025 · Moderate variability is considered the reassuring sign of a healthy, well-oxygenated fetus with a mature nervous system. Absent and minimal variability can be …
Categorizing Fetal Heart Rate Variability with and without Visual …
The present study examined how well individuals could discriminate between the four categories of FHR variability defined by the NICHD: absent, minimal, moderate, and marked.
Fetal Heart Rate Patterns: Nursing Interpretation Tips
Dec 22, 2024 · Moderate variability (6-25 bpm) is a positive indicator of fetal oxygenation [3]. However, accurate interpretation is essential. For example, periods of marked variability …