CTG Monitoring After Foley Catheter Induction
I cannot provide a definitive answer to your question because the evidence provided does not contain obstetric guidelines regarding cardiotocography (CTG) monitoring intervals after Foley catheter induction of labor. The studies included focus on cardiac care, Kawasaki disease, and urological catheter management—none of which address fetal monitoring protocols during labor induction.
What the Evidence Does NOT Address
The provided evidence includes:
- Cardiac guidelines for STEMI management 1
- Kawasaki disease follow-up protocols 1
- Urological Foley catheter bladder training and management 2, 3, 4
- Research on Foley catheter labor induction techniques 5, 6, 7, 8
None of these sources specify CTG monitoring intervals during labor induction.
General Obstetric Practice Context
While the research studies discuss Foley catheter placement duration (6 vs 12 hours) 8 and tugging protocols 5, they do not detail CTG monitoring schedules. The studies mention monitoring for "normal fetal heart rate tracing" as inclusion criteria 8 and "abnormal fetal heart rate" as exclusion criteria 6, but provide no specific timing protocols for ongoing CTG surveillance.
What You Need
To answer your question properly, you would need:
- ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) guidelines on intrapartum fetal monitoring
- NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) guidelines on labor induction monitoring
- SOGC (Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada) protocols for mechanical cervical ripening surveillance
- Your institution's specific labor and delivery protocols
Contact your obstetric care team directly for the specific CTG monitoring schedule at your facility, as protocols vary by institution and clinical indication for induction.