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NHS Foetal Monitor Alarms Misread Heartbeats, Regulator Warns
19 Sep
Summary
- Wireless foetal heart monitors in NHS hospitals have detection errors.
- The devices mistakenly identify the pulses of other babies nearby.
- The UK's medical regulator has issued a warning about the faulty monitors.
Wireless foetal heart rate monitors currently in use across NHS hospitals have been identified as potentially inaccurate. The UK's medical and healthcare products regulator has issued a critical warning regarding these devices.
The primary concern is that the monitors may erroneously detect and display the heartbeat of another baby. This poses a significant risk during labour and delivery, potentially leading to misinterpretations of a foetus's well-being.
Further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of this issue. The regulator's alert underscores the importance of vigilant monitoring of medical technology used in patient care.
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