Cardiotocography v Doppler auscultation. Guidelines highlight gaps in research evidence

Comparative Study

Jane Thomas et al. BMJ. 2002.

. 2002 Feb 23;324(7335):482-5.

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Comment on

Randomised controlled trial of cardiotocography versus Doppler auscultation of fetal heart at admission in labour in low risk obstetric population.
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