Electronic Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring: The 5-Tier System, Third Edition Reviews The Practice Of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring. Beginning With A Description Of The Anatomy Of Fetal Circulation, Placental Function As A Respiratory Organ, And Acid-Base Balance, It Also Presents Normal Fetal Cardiovascular And Cerebral Metabolism. In Addition, The Pathophysiologic Mechanisms Involved In Progressive Fetal Asphyxia Are Examined Via A Review Of The Seminal Animal And Human Studies Conducted In This Field. Also Included Is A Brief Summary Of Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring Technology Currently Used In...