U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
1996
Recommendation
Routine electronic fetal monitoring for low-risk women in labor is not recommended.
There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring for high-risk pregnant women.
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd Edition
Intrapartum Electronic Fetal Monitoring, 1996 (PDF File, 83 KB)
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