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In this episode we conclude our discussion on intrapartum fetal monitoring by discussing fetal pulse oximetry and ST waveform analysis. 

July Journal Club Article: 

Patterns of Opioid Prescription and Use After Cesarean Delivery

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ST Waveform Analysis

1. Fetal electrocardiogram: ST waveform analysis in intrapartum surveillance
2. ST waveform analysis versus cardiotocography alone for intrapartum fetal monitoring: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials
3. Electrocardiogram ST Analysis During Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
4. Does ST analysis of fetal ECG reduce cesarean section rate for fetal distress?
5. The fetal electrocardiogram: ST waveform analysis during labour
6. Randomised trial of cardiotocography alone or with ST waveform analysis for intrapartum monitoring
7. Cardiotocography only versus cardiotocography plus ST analysis of fetal electrocardiogram for intrapartum fetal monitoring: a Swedish randomised controlled trial

Fetal Pulseoximetry

1. Fetal pulse oximetry for fetal assessment in labour
2. Intrapartum Oximetry of the Fetus
3. Update on intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry
4. The safety of fetal pulse oximetry in parturients requiring fetal scalp blood sampling
5. Intrapartum fetal pulse oximetry: Fetal oxygen saturation trends during labor and relation to delivery outcome