RE: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems

[McAlpine, Joan (AHS)]

Hi Kelly,   I worked with telemetry CTG's in 1986 at Westmead where everyon'es CTG could be seen at the desk (we were trying to escape back then as well).  The patients couldn't move around then, but the newer telemetry units work without a central viewing area.  I don't know about satellites but you never know.    Joan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Kelly @ BellyBelly Sent: Friday, 28 April 2006 13:55 To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: [ozmidwifery] EFM on satellite systems I was at a birth the last few days @ RWH and the midwives were telling me hospitals (RWH included) are soon changing to new EFM machines which are linked to a satellite system, so women can be monitored by the midwives from the ward desk. They were joking about it too, how they could have a loudspeaker go off and ask them to adjust the monitor next, should it not be in the right spot. Does anyone know anything more about this and what are your thoughts? One to one midwifery care seems further off sometimes, which is very, very sad... Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support   THIS E-MAIL IS CONFIDENTIAL. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify us by return e-mail and delete the document. If you are not the intended recipient you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Eastern Health is not liable for the proper and complete transmission of the information contained in this communication or for any delay in its receipt.