Fetal Heart Monitoring Resources
- Fetal Heart Monitoring Principles and Practices 6th Edition
This new edition continues to use the 2008 National Institute of Child Health and Development definitions for terms to describe fetal heart characteristics and rate and uterine activity findings. It contains the core principles of the AWHONN FHM Program and includes emphasis on a physiologic framework for decision making. an evidence-based approach to the care of laboring women and commitment to supporting the full range of FHR assessment technology including auscultation.
- Antepartum and Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: Clinical Competencies and Education Guide, Seventh Edition
This updated guide describes the framework for core content of educational programs and clinical practicums for fetal heart rate monitoring in obstetric practice. Areas of competence for clinicians whose practice includes antepartum and intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring are provided. - Fetal Heart Rate Auscultation Practice Monograph
Intermittent Auscultation is an evidence-based method of fetal surveillance during labor that is part of an integrated approach to support optimal outcomes for birthing people.
- Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Course
This interactive simulation program has two intrapartum patient case studies with associated electronic fetal monitoring tracings. Learners utilize the patients’ clinical information to frame interpretation of the tracing characteristics, assign categories and select clinical interventions. Correct answers with rationale statements are provided for learner feedback. - Advanced Fetal Monitoring Course
This course is an interactive simulation program framed around two intrapartum patient cases with associated EFM tracings. This is a complimentary training for intrapartum RNs with advanced knowledge in EFM.
- Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring
This interactive online program provides a basic introduction to fetal heart monitoring. The course modules cover maternal-fetal oxygenation, fetal heart rate auscultation, contraction palpation, electronic monitoring instrumentation, tracing analysis and interpretation, along with principles of documentation, communication and risk management. Periodic exercises and knowledge checks are included. - Intermittent Auscultation Simulation-Based Education, v2
The Interactive Simulation-Based Education, v2, from PQI provides nurses with interactive and evidence-based training giving them the education they need to perform and interpret intermittent auscultation (IA) confidently. IA is an important assessment tool for staff, and a promising strategy to reduce cesarean birth rates.
Expand your fetal monitoring clinical skills with this interactive webinar series that has been recorded, featuring guidance and resources from leading thought leaders working in perinatal care.
- Read Between the Lines-Physiologic Logic: Eval. & Mgmt. of Uterine Activity
- Read Between the Lines: Assessment of Uterine Activity: The Other Half of EFM
- Read Between the Lines: The Role of Maternal-Fetal Signal Coincidence in EF
- Read Between the Lines: Understanding the Sinusoidal Fetal Heart Rate Pattern
