Table 1.
Diagnostic Technology | 1970 | 1975 | 1980 | 1985 | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ultrasound | 0 | 19 | 78 | 97 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Cardiotocography | 0 | 36 | 86 | 96 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
ST waveform analysis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 30 | 38 | 77 |
Fetal blood analysis | 0 | 0 | 19 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 62 | 72 |
Technology index (0–4) | 0 | 0.54 | 1.82 | 2.18 | 2.50 | 2.77 | 3.00 | 3.48 |