# EFM Guide — teaching guide for trainees

> Medical trainee guide to electronic fetal monitoring guidelines and interpretations. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua D. steinberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efm-guide/id375576665 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua D. steinberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/374154837)
- Category: Medical
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efm-guide/id375576665/reviews.md

## What is EFM Guide?

EFM Guide is a non-commercial quick-reference app for medical trainees (not the lay public).  It puts at your fingertips the approach, nomenclature, and management recommendations from the guidelines on electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) from 2008, 2009, and 2010.  Each EFM finding and tracing is defined and explained with pictures.  Management responses for findings and category interpretations are presented.  And the systematic approach to EFM evaluation is reviewed.  This app is written and intended for resident & student physician trainees, for nursing and midwifery trainees, and for practicing clinicians. It answers questions such as the following:

- what is moderate baseline fetal heart rate variability?
- what are the differences between an early, variable, and late deceleration?
- what qualifies as tachysystole? and how can I manage tachysystole?
- if my patient is 31 weeks gestation, what counts as an acceleration?
- what qualifies as category I, II, and III tracings, and what does each suggest clinically?
- what are the elements of systematic EFM tracing evaluation?
- how may I respond to a category II tracing?
- what does sinusoidal pattern look like?

This guide tries to faithfully present the NICHD material for quick effective reference and review, it does not present the judgment of the app's authors.  As educators and clinicians, we are interested in feedback and we would be grateful for guidance on improving the tool.

## Key features

- EFM approach and nomenclature
- Management recommendations
- Definitions of EFM findings
- Explanation of tracings with pictures
- Systematic EFM evaluation review
- Quick reference for trainees

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/efm-guide/id375576665/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Will not work

*2014-12-07*

It just nothing - frozen

### 1/5 — Please fix

*2014-11-25*

App used to work great. But now once you open the app you can not click on anything. This isn't happening on just my phone either. Recommended the app to a coworker same thing happened to her. Please correct this issue. Thanks.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-01-31*

Nicely organized resource for learners and those in need of occasional reference. Thanks for the awesome app!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2012-01-27*

Very useful for anyone working in L&D!

## Frequently asked questions about EFM Guide

### What is EFM Guide?

EFM Guide is a free, non-commercial quick-reference application for medical trainees. It provides information on electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) guidelines, including definitions, nomenclature, and management recommendations.

### Who is EFM Guide for?

EFM Guide is intended for resident and student physicians, nursing and midwifery trainees, and practicing clinicians who need a quick reference for electronic fetal monitoring.

### Does EFM Guide have ads?

No, EFM Guide does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with no ads, focusing on providing educational content.

### What EFM guidelines does EFM Guide cover?

EFM Guide covers the electronic fetal monitoring guidelines from 2008, 2009, and 2010, presenting the NICHD material for quick reference and review.

### Can I use EFM Guide offline?

The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, as a reference guide, it is likely designed for quick access, and offline use would be beneficial.

### What is the age rating for EFM Guide?

EFM Guide has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users due to its medical content.

### How often is EFM Guide updated?

The latest version of EFM Guide is 3.2, and it was last updated on May 1, 2020. This suggests updates may not be very frequent.

### What devices does EFM Guide support?

EFM Guide supports iPhone and iPod devices, making it accessible to users within the Apple ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2020-05-01

links to more apps for clinicians, students, residents, and health professionals

### 3.1 — 2014-12-09

updated for iOS 8 (thanks for being patient!)

### 3.0 — 2011-09-29

The Nov. 2010 ACOG Practice Bulletin management of EFM tracings has been added, as well as more pictures and better pictures of tracings.

### 2.0 — 2011-05-23

EFM tracings finally included!

### 1.0 — 2010-06-24

No release notes.

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