Computed dip-parameters derived from digitized FHR-curves. II. The value of descriptive parameters.

The method of Computing simultaneously and objectively numerous descriptive dip-parameters from digitized cardiotocograms (CTG) de'scribed in Part I, allows a closer investigation of the content of clinical Information of single dipparameters. This work focuses on the following questions: 1. How do various dip-parameters behave in the cardiotocograms of normal newborns and of asphyxiated newborns ? 2. Is the frequency distribution of certain dip-parameters a function of the lag-time or of the total area ?