CTG is used to monitor fetal heart rate and uterine contractions during labor.
Definitions:
Duration:The time from the beginning of one contraction to the end of the same contraction.
Frequency:The interval between the start of one contraction to the start of the next.
Intensity:The strength of the contraction.
Range:Not a standard term used in CTG interpretation.
References:
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) guidelines on CTG interpretation
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
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