Optimal enhancement of the fetal electrocardiogram during labour

N. J. Outram; E. C. Ifeachor; P. W.J. Van Eetvelt

Optimal enhancement of the fetal electrocardiogram during labour

N. J. Outram^*, E. C. Ifeachor, P. W.J. Van Eetvelt

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University of Plymouth

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Abstract

The condition of the fetus during labour is assessed based on visual analysis and interpretation of the fetal heart rate pattern, together with the uterine contractions or cardiotocogram (CTG). However, this requires a great deal of experience which is not always available to all labour wards day and night. In this paper, novel techniques for processing the fetal electrocardiogram (ECG) are presented to improve the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and for assessing signal quality. These techniques ensure that subsequent feature extraction, analysis and interpretation of the fetal ECG feature is reliable. Generally, the methods presented allow measurement to be made on every raw ECG complex where possible, allowing analysis of short term as well as long term variations in the fetal ECG shape.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	5/1-5/6
Journal	IEE Colloquium (Digest)
Issue number	43
Publication status	Published - 1995
Event	IEE Electronics Division Colloquium on Signal Procesing in Cardiography - London, UK Duration: 1 Mar 1995 → 1 Mar 1995

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Optimal enhancement of the fetal electrocardiogram during labour

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