Resumen

The concept of fetal heart monitoring to determine the fetal wellbeing state has been employed for almost 300 years, but in the last 50 years it has observed drastic changes due to the incorporation of the electronic devices that has started controversy since the moment of its description and point of start. The purpose of this article is to mention the key points and controversial moments in the history of the cardiotocography.

Palabras clave: Cardiotocography history electronic fetal heart monitoring.

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Vol. 63 Núm.6. Noviembre-Diciembre 2011 Pags. 659-663 Rev Invest Clin 2011; 63(6-ENGLISH)