Commentary System errors in intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: a case review. Citation Text: Miller L. System errors in intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: a case review. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2005;50(6):507-16. Copy Citation Format: Google ScholarPubMedBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL November 16, 2005 Miller L. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2005;50(6):507-16. View more articles from the same authors. The author presents a case analysis to illustrate common system errors in the use of intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: inadequate knowledge, fear of conflict, and poor communication. PubMed citation Available at Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Miller L. System errors in intrapartum electronic fetal monitoring: a case review. J Midwifery Womens Health. 2005;50(6):507-16. 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