Fetal Heart Rate Tracing for the USMLE, COMLEX, ObGyn Clerkship and Shelf Exam

0:00 Intro
3:13 Fetal heart rate tracing foundations for your Obstetrics & Gynecology (ObGyn) clerkship and USMLE Step 2 CK
4:50 Fetal heart rate terminology: the tocodynameter, telemetry monitoring, intervals, and uterine contraction strength
6:15 Baseline fetal heart rate, and determining fetal tachycardia and bradycardia
7:12 Fetal heart rate variability: absent, moderate and marked
10:10 Fetal heart rate acceleration (CTG): baseline, duration, and more
13:31 Montevideo Units and how they're tested on Step 2 CK
17:35 Early fetal heart rate decelerations
20:34 Late fetal heart rate decelerations
22:23 Variable fetal heart rate decelerations and a helpful mnemonic
26:05 Fetal heart rate examples & detailed explanations
53:42 Live Q&A - Tips for vignettes on Step 2 CK and Shelf Exams
55:39 Where can I look for additional fetal heart rate tracings to learn more?

[@sheilachan100]

great lecture!! very high yield!! Im starting on L&D tomorrow so this was super helpful! Thanks :)

[@BlueprintMedSchool]

We're so happy to hear that! Good luck on L&D! Here's another nugget to keep in your pocket: An easy way to remember the [usually] three vessels in the umbilical cord is AVA (two arteries and a vein). Keep us posted if there's more content you'd like us to cover!

[@mernaelnosiry9672]

Great informative lecture. Thank you !

[@BlueprintMedSchool]

We're so glad to hear it was helpful! So appreciate your feedback!

[@rachelmccann3045]

Awesome video with excellent examples and explanations!

[@BlueprintMedSchool]

Thanks so much, Rachel! So happy to hear it was helpful for you! 🙌

[@rampatel92]

Is there anyway we can view these slides? It's blury on the video

[@BlueprintMedSchool]

Good morning! Can you tell us the slide number in particular that you'd like to see?