New publication- STAN US clinical usage study
United States multicenter clinical usage study of the STAN S21 electronic fetal monitoring system
Devoe LD, Ross M, Wilde C, Beal M, Lysikewicz A, Maier J, Vines V, Amer-Wåhlin I, Lilja L, Norén H, Maulik D. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2006;195, 729–734.
This is a prospective, non-randomized study enrolling 530 patients from diverse populations and providers in six university and community medical centres. It is the first clinical usage study of STAN in the US. The objective of the study was to show that US obstetrical staff, once trained, can appropriately interpret and apply the STAN system. The study included a structured training program and a pilot and credentialing phase before the actual clinical use. The results of the study demonstrated that the STAN system can be applied to support obstetric decision making and that unneeded interventions for non reassuring fetal heart rate can be safely avoided. The authors conclude that US clinicians can use the STAN system effectively and in a manner similar to that of experienced STAN users.
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