CTG
Also written as: CTG — cardiotocography
Cardiotocography; electronic monitoring system tracking fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions.
Full Definition
CTG is the standard abbreviation for cardiotocography, a monitoring technique used extensively in maternity care. The CTG machine produces continuous tracings that display fetal heart rate patterns alongside uterine contraction data, allowing clinicians to assess fetal wellbeing during pregnancy and labor. CTG interpretation requires specialized training to identify normal and abnormal patterns. The technology is considered essential for high-risk pregnancies and routine labor monitoring in many healthcare systems worldwide.
Usage
Usage note: Use periods (C.T.G.) only in formal documentation; standard practice omits periods.
In Context
- "The CTG trace showed reassuring fetal heart rate variability throughout the monitoring period." — Obstetric assessment
- "Please ensure CTG monitoring is commenced immediately upon admission." — Clinical orders