partogram
Last reviewed 01/2018
The partogram is a series of charted measurements which are used to assess the progress of labour.
Partograms are designed to encourage a universal manner of dealing with labour and to give an early, easy way of recognising problems in labour, especially useful in the third world where medical care may not be of a high standard and a referral centre may be half a day's journey.
Information recorded includes: Maternal - BP (hourly), heart rate (¬ hourly), temperature (once unless abnormal) Contractions - length, frequency, strength Baby - heart rate (¬ hourly), liquor. Also - maternal state of mind, drugs administered etc.