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Table 2 Suggested monitoring interval for each parameter and the proportion of experts who agreed with it

From: Expert perspectives on essential parameters to monitor during childbirth in low resource settings: a Delphi study in sub-Saharan Africa

Parameter

Monitoring interval (Hours)

Experts in agreement (%)

Foetal heart rate

0.5

65

Amniotic fluid

4

56

Moulding of head

4

53

Cervix opening

4

67

Contractions in 10 min

0.5

40

Contractions strength

0.5

40

Descent of foetus

4

47

Pulse rate

0.5

35

Blood pressure

4

52

Temperature

2

40

Urine volume

4

39

Urine acetone

Over 4

56

Urine protein

Over 4

65

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