Doppler fetal monitor

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Doppler Fetal Monitor

A Doppler fetal monitor (pronounced: dɒplər feɪtəl mɒnɪtər) is a handheld ultrasound device used to detect and measure the heartbeat of a fetus during pregnancy.

Etymology

The term "Doppler" is derived from the name of Austrian physicist Christian Doppler, who first described the Doppler effect in 1842. The term "fetal" comes from the Latin word "fetus," meaning offspring or young one. The term "monitor" is derived from the Latin word "monere," which means to warn or remind.

Usage

The Doppler fetal monitor is used by healthcare professionals, such as obstetricians and midwives, to listen to the fetal heartbeat for diagnostic and monitoring purposes. It works by sending high-frequency sound waves into the body, which bounce off the moving blood cells in the fetus's heart. The device then measures the frequency change of the reflected waves, which corresponds to the heart rate.

Related Terms

  • Ultrasound: A medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to visualize structures within the body.
  • Heartbeat: The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart.
  • Pregnancy: The period from conception to birth when a woman carries a developing fetus in her uterus.
  • Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
  • Midwife: A healthcare professional who provides care and support to women during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period.

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