Partogram

A partogram or partograph is a composite graphical record of key data (maternal and fetal) during labour entered against time on a single sheet of paper. Relevant measurements might include statistics such as cervical dilation, fetal heart rate, duration of labour and vital signs.

In, 1954 Friedman prepared the cervicography. In 1972 Philpott and Castle, working in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), developed the first partograph, by utilizing Friedman's cervicograph, and adding the relationship of the presenting part to the maternal pelvis.

It is intended to provide an accurate record of the progress in labour, so that any delay or deviation from normal may be detected quickly and treated accordingly. However, a Cochrane review came to the conclusion that there is insufficient evidence to recommend partographs in standard labour management and care.

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