Continuous electronic fetal monitoring tracks fetal heart rate pattern changes in response to uterine contractions, assessing fetal oxygenation.
The VEAL CHOP Mnemonic
- Variable Deceleration ➔ Cord Compression (Action: Reposition mother)
- Early Decerelation ➔ Head Compression (Action: Normal/no action needed)
- Acceleration ➔ Oxygenation/OK (Action: No action needed)
- Late Deceleration ➔ Placental Insufficiency (Action: Turn off oxytocin, give oxygen, reposition mother, notify physician)
