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CTG Interpretation What is Cardiotocography? Cardiotocography (CTG) is used in pregnancy to monitor both the foetal heart as well as the contractions of the uterus. It is usually only used in the 3rd trimester. Its purpose is to monitor foetal well-being & allow early detection of foetal distress. An abnormal CTG indicates the need for more invasive investigations & ultimately may lead to emergency caesarian section.
How it works The device used in cardiotocography is known as a cardiotocograph. It involves the placement of 2 transducers on the abdomen of a pregnant woman. 1.
One transducer records the foetal heart rate using ultrasound.
2.
The other transducer monitors the contractions of the uterus. It does this by measuring the tension of the maternal abdominal wall. This provides an indirect indication of intrauterine pressure.
The CTG is then assessed by the midwife & obstetric medical team.
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How to read a CTG To interpret a CTG you need a structured method of assessing it’s various characteristics. The most popular structure can be ed using the acronym
DR C BRAVADO
DR – Define Risk C – Contractions BRa – Baseline Rate V – Variability A – Accelerations D – Decelerations O – Overall impression
Define risk You first need to assess if this pregnancy is high or low risk This is important as it gives more context to the CTG reading e.g. If the pregnancy is high risk, your threshold for intervening may be lowered
Reasons a pregnancy may be considered high risk are shown below Maternal medical illness
Obstetric complications
Other risk factors
Gestational diabetes Hypertension Asthma
- Multiple gestation
No prenatal care
- Post-date gestation
Smoking
- Previous cesarean section - IUGR
Drug abuse
- PROM - Congenital malformations - Oxytocin - induction/augmentation of labor - Pre-eclampsia
..
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Contractions Record the number of contractions present in a 10 minute period – e.g. 3 in 10 Each big square is equal to 1 minute, so you look how many contractions occurred in 10 squares Individual contractions are seen as peaks on the part of the CTG monitoring uterine activity You should assess contractions for the following:
o
Duration – how long do the contractions last?
o
Intensity – how strong are the contractions? (assessed using palpation)
In this example there are 2-3 contractions in a 10 minute period – e.g. 3 in 10
3
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Baseline rate of foetal heart The baseline rate is the average heart rate of the foetus in a 10 minute window Look at the CTG & assess what the average heart rate has been over the last 10 minutes Ignore any Accelerations or Decelerations A normal foetal heart rate is between 110-150 bpm
Foetal Tachycardia baseline heart rate greater than 160 bpm Caused by, - Foetal hypoxia - Chorioamnionitis – if maternal .
fever also present
- Hyperthyroidism - Foetal or Maternal Anaemia - Foetal tachyarrhythmia
Foetal Bradycardia baseline heart rate less than 110 bpm.
Severe prolonged bradycardia
Mild bradycardia of between 100110 bpm is common in the following situations:
Caused by, - Prolonged cord compression
(< 80 bpm for > 3 minutes) indicates severe hypoxia
o
Cord prolapse
o
Post-date gestation
o
Epidural & Spinal Anaesthesia
o
Occiput posterior or transverse presentations
o
Maternal seizures
o
Rapid foetal descent
If the cause cannot be identified and corrected, immediate delivery is recommended
4
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Variability Baseline variability refers to the variation of foetal heart rate from one beat to the next Variability occurs as a result of the interaction between the nervous system, chemoreceptors, baroretors & cardiac responsiveness. Therefore it is a good indicator of how healthy the foetus is at that moment in time. This is because a healthy foetus will constantly be adapting it’s heart rate to respond to changes in its environment. Normal variability is between 10-25 bpm
To calculate variability you look at how much the peaks & troughs of the heart rate deviate from the baseline rate (in bpm) . Variability can be categorised as:
o
Reassuring – ≥ 5 bpm
o
Non-reassuring – < 5bpm for between 40-90 minutes
o
Abnormal – < 5bpm for >90 minutes
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Reduced variability can be caused by:
o
Foetus sleeping – this should last no longer than 40 minutes – most common cause
o
Foetal acidosis (due to hypoxia) – more likely if late decelerations also present
o
Foetal tachycardia
o
Drugs – opiates, benzodiazipine’s, methyldopa, magnesium sulphate
o
Prematurity – variability is reduced at earlier gestation (<28 weeks)
o
Congenital heart abnormalities
Reduced variability
Accelerations Accelerations are an abrupt increase in baseline heart rate of >15 bpm for >15 seconds The presence of accelerations is
reassuring
Antenatally, there should be at least 2 accelerations every 15 minutes Accelerations occurring alongside uterine contractions are a sign of a healthy foetus However the absence of accelerations with an otherwise normal CTG is of uncertain significance
Decelerations are an abrupt decrease in baseline heart rate of >15 bpm for >15 seconds. There are a number of different types of decelerations, each with varying significance
Accelerations
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Early deceleration Early decelerations start when uterine contraction begins & recover when uterine contraction stops This is due to increased foetal intracranial pressure causing increased vagal tone It therefore quickly resolves once the uterine contraction ends & intracranial pressure reduces This type of deceleration is therefore considered to be physiological & not pathological
Variable deceleration Variable decelerations are seen as a rapid fall in baseline rate with a variable recovery phase They are variable in their duration & may not have any relationship to uterine contractions They are most often seen during labor & in patients with reduced amniotic fluid volume Variable decelerations are usually caused by umbilical cord compression
o
The umbilical vein is often occluded first causing an acceleration in response
o
Then the umbilical artery is occluded causing a subsequent rapid deceleration
o
When pressure on the cord is reduced another acceleration occurs & then the baseline rate returns
o
Accelerations before & after a variable deceleration are known as the “shoulders of deceleration”
o
Their presence indicates the foetus is not yet hypoxic & is adapting to the reduced blood flow.
Variable decelerations can sometimes resolve if the mother changes position The presence of persistent variable decelerations indicates the need for close monitoring
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Variable decelerations without the shoulders is more worrying as it suggests the foetus is hypoxic
Variable deceleration
Late deceleration Late decelerations begin at the peak of uterine contraction & recover after the contraction ends. This type of deceleration indicates there is insufficient blood flow through the uterus & placenta As a result blood flow to the foetus is significantly reduced causing foetal hypoxia & acidosis Reduced utero-placental blood flow can be caused by:
o
Maternal hypotension
o
Pre-eclampsia
o
Uterine hyper-stimulation
The presence of late decelerations is taken seriously & foetal blood sampling for pH is indicated. If foetal blood pH is acidotic, it indicates significant foetal hypoxia & the need for emergency C-section
8
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Late deceleration
Prolonged deceleration A deceleration that last more than 2 minutes If it lasts between 2-3 minutes it is classed as Non-Reasurring If it lasts longer than 3 minutes it is immediately classed as Abnormal Action must be taken quickly – e.g. Foetal blood sampling / emergency C-section
Prolonged deceleration
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Sinusoidal Pattern This type of pattern is rare, however if present it is very serious It is associated with high
rates of foetal morbidity & mortality
It is described as:
o
A smooth, regular, wave-like pattern
o
Frequency of around 2-5 cycles a minute
o
Stable baseline rate around 120-160 bpm
o
No beat to beat variability
A sinusoidal pattern indicates:
o
Severe foetal hypoxia
o
Severe foetal anaemia
o
Foetal/Maternal Haemorrhage
. Immediate C-section is indicated for this kind of pattern. Outcome is usually poor
.
10
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Overall impression Once you have assessed all aspects of the CTG you need to give your overall impression The overall impression can be described as either: 4
o
Reassuring
o
Suspicious
o
Pathological
The overall impression is determined by how many of the CTG features were either reassuring, nonreassuring or abnormal. The NICE guideline below demonstrates how to decide which category a CTG falls into.
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CTG Interpretation What is Cardiotocography? Cardiotocography (CTG) is used in pregnancy to monitor both the foetal heart as well as the contractions of the uterus. It is usually only used in the 3rd trimester. Its purpose is to monitor foetal well-being & allow early detection of foetal distress. An abnormal CTG indicates the need for more invasive investigations & ultimately may lead to emergency caesarian section.
How it works The device used in cardiotocography is known as a cardiotocograph. It involves the placement of 2 transducers on the abdomen of a pregnant woman. 1.
One transducer records the foetal heart rate using ultrasound.
2.
The other transducer monitors the contractions of the uterus. It does this by measuring the tension of the maternal abdominal wall. This provides an indirect indication of intrauterine pressure.
The CTG is then assessed by the midwife & obstetric medical team.
1
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
How to read a CTG To interpret a CTG you need a structured method of assessing it’s various characteristics. The most popular structure can be ed using the acronym
DR C BRAVADO
DR – Define Risk C – Contractions BRa – Baseline Rate V – Variability A – Accelerations D – Decelerations O – Overall impression
Define risk You first need to assess if this pregnancy is high or low risk This is important as it gives more context to the CTG reading e.g. If the pregnancy is high risk, your threshold for intervening may be lowered
Reasons a pregnancy may be considered high risk are shown below Maternal medical illness
Obstetric complications
Other risk factors
Gestational diabetes Hypertension Asthma
- Multiple gestation
No prenatal care
- Post-date gestation
Smoking
- Previous cesarean section - IUGR
Drug abuse
- PROM - Congenital malformations - Oxytocin - induction/augmentation of labor - Pre-eclampsia
..
2
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Contractions Record the number of contractions present in a 10 minute period – e.g. 3 in 10 Each big square is equal to 1 minute, so you look how many contractions occurred in 10 squares Individual contractions are seen as peaks on the part of the CTG monitoring uterine activity You should assess contractions for the following:
o
Duration – how long do the contractions last?
o
Intensity – how strong are the contractions? (assessed using palpation)
In this example there are 2-3 contractions in a 10 minute period – e.g. 3 in 10
3
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Baseline rate of foetal heart The baseline rate is the average heart rate of the foetus in a 10 minute window Look at the CTG & assess what the average heart rate has been over the last 10 minutes Ignore any Accelerations or Decelerations A normal foetal heart rate is between 110-150 bpm
Foetal Tachycardia baseline heart rate greater than 160 bpm Caused by, - Foetal hypoxia - Chorioamnionitis – if maternal .
fever also present
- Hyperthyroidism - Foetal or Maternal Anaemia - Foetal tachyarrhythmia
Foetal Bradycardia baseline heart rate less than 110 bpm.
Severe prolonged bradycardia
Mild bradycardia of between 100110 bpm is common in the following situations:
Caused by, - Prolonged cord compression
(< 80 bpm for > 3 minutes) indicates severe hypoxia
o
Cord prolapse
o
Post-date gestation
o
Epidural & Spinal Anaesthesia
o
Occiput posterior or transverse presentations
o
Maternal seizures
o
Rapid foetal descent
If the cause cannot be identified and corrected, immediate delivery is recommended
4
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Variability Baseline variability refers to the variation of foetal heart rate from one beat to the next Variability occurs as a result of the interaction between the nervous system, chemoreceptors, baroretors & cardiac responsiveness. Therefore it is a good indicator of how healthy the foetus is at that moment in time. This is because a healthy foetus will constantly be adapting it’s heart rate to respond to changes in its environment. Normal variability is between 10-25 bpm
To calculate variability you look at how much the peaks & troughs of the heart rate deviate from the baseline rate (in bpm) . Variability can be categorised as:
o
Reassuring – ≥ 5 bpm
o
Non-reassuring – < 5bpm for between 40-90 minutes
o
Abnormal – < 5bpm for >90 minutes
5
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Reduced variability can be caused by:
o
Foetus sleeping – this should last no longer than 40 minutes – most common cause
o
Foetal acidosis (due to hypoxia) – more likely if late decelerations also present
o
Foetal tachycardia
o
Drugs – opiates, benzodiazipine’s, methyldopa, magnesium sulphate
o
Prematurity – variability is reduced at earlier gestation (<28 weeks)
o
Congenital heart abnormalities
Reduced variability
Accelerations Accelerations are an abrupt increase in baseline heart rate of >15 bpm for >15 seconds The presence of accelerations is
reassuring
Antenatally, there should be at least 2 accelerations every 15 minutes Accelerations occurring alongside uterine contractions are a sign of a healthy foetus However the absence of accelerations with an otherwise normal CTG is of uncertain significance
Decelerations are an abrupt decrease in baseline heart rate of >15 bpm for >15 seconds. There are a number of different types of decelerations, each with varying significance
Accelerations
6
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Early deceleration Early decelerations start when uterine contraction begins & recover when uterine contraction stops This is due to increased foetal intracranial pressure causing increased vagal tone It therefore quickly resolves once the uterine contraction ends & intracranial pressure reduces This type of deceleration is therefore considered to be physiological & not pathological
Variable deceleration Variable decelerations are seen as a rapid fall in baseline rate with a variable recovery phase They are variable in their duration & may not have any relationship to uterine contractions They are most often seen during labor & in patients with reduced amniotic fluid volume Variable decelerations are usually caused by umbilical cord compression
o
The umbilical vein is often occluded first causing an acceleration in response
o
Then the umbilical artery is occluded causing a subsequent rapid deceleration
o
When pressure on the cord is reduced another acceleration occurs & then the baseline rate returns
o
Accelerations before & after a variable deceleration are known as the “shoulders of deceleration”
o
Their presence indicates the foetus is not yet hypoxic & is adapting to the reduced blood flow.
Variable decelerations can sometimes resolve if the mother changes position The presence of persistent variable decelerations indicates the need for close monitoring
7
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Variable decelerations without the shoulders is more worrying as it suggests the foetus is hypoxic
Variable deceleration
Late deceleration Late decelerations begin at the peak of uterine contraction & recover after the contraction ends. This type of deceleration indicates there is insufficient blood flow through the uterus & placenta As a result blood flow to the foetus is significantly reduced causing foetal hypoxia & acidosis Reduced utero-placental blood flow can be caused by:
o
Maternal hypotension
o
Pre-eclampsia
o
Uterine hyper-stimulation
The presence of late decelerations is taken seriously & foetal blood sampling for pH is indicated. If foetal blood pH is acidotic, it indicates significant foetal hypoxia & the need for emergency C-section
8
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Late deceleration
Prolonged deceleration A deceleration that last more than 2 minutes If it lasts between 2-3 minutes it is classed as Non-Reasurring If it lasts longer than 3 minutes it is immediately classed as Abnormal Action must be taken quickly – e.g. Foetal blood sampling / emergency C-section
Prolonged deceleration
9
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Sinusoidal Pattern This type of pattern is rare, however if present it is very serious It is associated with high
rates of foetal morbidity & mortality
It is described as:
o
A smooth, regular, wave-like pattern
o
Frequency of around 2-5 cycles a minute
o
Stable baseline rate around 120-160 bpm
o
No beat to beat variability
A sinusoidal pattern indicates:
o
Severe foetal hypoxia
o
Severe foetal anaemia
o
Foetal/Maternal Haemorrhage
. Immediate C-section is indicated for this kind of pattern. Outcome is usually poor
.
10
Seneeth Peramuna/2015JUN
Overall impression Once you have assessed all aspects of the CTG you need to give your overall impression The overall impression can be described as either: 4
o
Reassuring
o
Suspicious
o
Pathological
The overall impression is determined by how many of the CTG features were either reassuring, nonreassuring or abnormal. The NICE guideline below demonstrates how to decide which category a CTG falls into.
11
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