Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Uterine Monitoring

Measurement or recording of contraction activity of the uterine muscle. It is used to determine progress of LABOR, OBSTETRIC and assess status of pregnancy. It is also used in conjunction with FETAL MONITORING to determine fetal response to stress of maternal uterine contractions.

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Abstract

Measurement or recording of contraction activity of the uterine muscle. It is used to determine progress of LABOR, OBSTETRIC and assess status of pregnancy. It is also used in conjunction with FETAL MONITORING to determine fetal response to stress of maternal uterine contractions.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Tocodynamometry
  • Tocography
  • Monitoring, Uterine
  • Monitorings, Uterine
  • Uterine Monitorings
  • Tocograms
  • Tocogram

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

95; TOCODYNAMOMETRY & TOCOGRAPHY were see CARDIOTOCOGRAPHY 1989-94

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Previous Indexing

  • Monitoring, Physiologic (1972-1994)
  • Uterine Contraction (1976-1994)

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  1. E01w.370.378.860
  2. E01w.370.520.860

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WQ 209

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Uterine Monitoring. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D018590. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D018590
  2. Uterine Monitoring. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73223008