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Brocklehurst P, Field D, Greene K, Juszczak E, Kenyon S, Linsell L, Mabey C, Newburn M, Plachcinski R, Quigley M, Steer P, Schroeder L & Rivero-Arias O. Computerised interpretation of the fetal heart rate during labour: a randomised controlled trial (INFANT) Health Technology Assessment 2018; 22(9)

This trial aimed to find out whether or not the addition of decision support software to assist in the interpretation of the cardiotocograph (CTG) reduced the number of poor neonatal outcomes, and whether or not it was cost-effective.

This trial does not support the hypothesis that the use of computerised interpretation of the CTG in women who have EFM in labour improves the clinical outcomes for mothers or babies.

Subject indexing assigned by CRD

Female; Heart Rate, Fetal; Humans; Infant; Labor, Obstetric; Pregnancy

English

England

An English language summary is available.

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15/02/2018