Here is a quick overview:
🍼Normal FHR: 110-160
Fetal HR Pattern Mnemonic: VEAL CHOP
❌ (V): Variable Decelerations are due to (C): Cord Compression
✅(E): Early Decelerations are due to (H): Head Compression
✅(A): Accelerations are (O): Okay!
❌(L): Late Accelerations are due to (P): Placental Insufficiency
Accelerations: ⬆️ in FHR by 15 BPM and are 🔥normal🔥
Decelerations: ⬇️ in FHR and not usually normal (except in Early)
💊Remember Treatments with the L's:
Late Decelerations or Low FHR: Treat with 🦁LIONS🦁
(L): lie mother on side
(I): IV Fluids
(O): Oxygen
(N): Notify Provider
(S): Stop Infusion of Pitocin
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