Partogram

The Partogramm used in obstetrics to detect if a normal birth process and whether and when medical measures must be taken to keep damage from mother and child. The Partogramm is a simple tool which especially is used when there is no large medical equipment or facilities (ultrasound, CTG) available for birth control.

The WHO recommends the Partogramm with a graphical representation. x - axis represents time, the y- axis, the expansion of the cervix ( dilatation). Since a linear relationship exists between the two - dilation of the cervix 1 cm / 1 hour, a 45 ° line between x - and y-axis indicates the normal course of the dilation of the cervix. When this occurred, the delay ESTEEM or the line of action to be exceeded (parallel to the former in the 4-hour distance offset to the right ). The colored / round Partogramm -disc seems better suited to detect with swatches to date. The colored / round Partogramm -disc (model NSIONI ) resembles a clock with 12 - hour clock. It allowed by the color scheme a quick orientation of the birth situation and must not be drawn each time, in contrast to WHO graphics. The green box shows the real progress with dilation 1 cm / 1 h The yellow area shows an incipient delay, " Attention" ( improving the situation by, for example, infusion, oxygen, catheterization, etc. ), when entering the red zone " Action", to the birth be terminated as soon as possible (eg, suction cup, forceps delivery, caesarean section ).