Why the study?
Centralized remote fetal monitoring (CRFM) has been proposed to improve intrapartum fetal heart rate monitoring and perinatal outcomes, but its association with unexpected term NICU admissions required evaluation.
Does centralized remote fetal monitoring reduce unexpected term NICU admissions in women undergoing intrapartum monitoring?
Population
19,392 live births across five hospitals
Comparison
Intrapartum monitoring via CRFM vs delivery prior to CRFM implementation
Design
Multicenter pre-post study
Authors
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No reduction in unexpected term NICU admissions with centralized remote fetal monitoring; leaves open its association with lower cesarean rates in observational data.
Does centralized remote fetal monitoring reduce unexpected term NICU admissions in women undergoing intrapartum monitoring?
Centralized remote fetal monitoring did not significantly reduce unexpected term NICU admissions after adjustment, but was associated with a decreased rate of cesarean deliveries.
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