When electronic fetal monitoring (EFM)made its debut for clinical use in the early 1970s,the expectation was that its use would result in fewer cases of cerebral palsy and be more sensitive than auscultation in predicting fetal compromise.Was this prediction correct?

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Based on this prediction the use of EFM expanded rapidly;however,the rate of cerebral palsy has actually increased and is not likely to improve.

When Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)made Its Debut for Clinical Use