A computer-aided analyzing system for fetal monitoring parameters

Electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is an effective approach to evaluate the status of fetal intrauterine growth and safety. In clinic, fetal monitoring parameters and curves are usually judged artificially, but there are serious problems of insufficient accuracy and uniformity. A PC-based and computer-aided analyzing system has been developed for fetal parameters, on the basis of scoring methods which are widely used in clinic. The functions of automatic analysis of characteristic parameters and automated fetal condition scoring are realized in this system. The management of fetus during pregnancy is available with the help of the scoring guidance. Verified by large clinical cases, there is good uniformity between the results processed by the system and obstetric experts.