The German AWMF Recommends the use of Dawes Redman CTG-Analysis® in their Fetal Growth Restriction Guidelines

Guidelines from the German, Austrian and Swiss gynaecology and obstetrics groups published in October 20241 recommend the Dawes Redman® computerised analysis to clinicians who aim to perform short-term variation (STV) assessments in high-risk pregnancies.
The guideline notes that, like in a normal pregnancy, STV increases with gestational age in cases of fetal growth restriction (FGR), but the documented STV value is usually low. Lower STV values can be associated with a large range of birth complication factors. It concludes that despite CTG changes relating to FGR occurring relatively late, monitoring STV can lead to better timing of baby delivery.

The S2K, or strong consensus-based recommendation, was developed by a representative panel of experts. The written recommendation states:

The strengths of computer-assisted CTG analysis lie in the objectivity of the evaluation and the ability to analyse short-term variation (STV). “[…] “Meeting the Dawes-Redman criteria provides a high degree of reassurance for a non-endangered fetus.”
“The inclusion of Dawes Redman CTG-Analysis in the AWMF guidelines is another important milestone in the care of high-risk pregnancies,” says Rouven Dückers, Country Manager of Huntleigh Germany. “We are proud to offer this technology exclusively in our products, contributing to greater safety for mothers and their unborn children. This objective analysis supports early detection of complications and helps determine the optimal timing for delivery – a critical advantage in perinatal care.”

The Dawes Redman CTG-Analysis is exclusively integrated in the Huntleigh Healthcare Sonicaid Team3 fetal monitors and Centrale 3 fetal monitoring software platform. Born from the pioneering minds of Prof. Dawes and Prof Redman at Oxford University in the early 1980s, the algorithm has since been iteratively developed by the Dawes Redman team, incorporating well over 100,000 CTG records2 thus advancing its accuracy3.
The AWMF recommendation follows the example of a number of healthcare organisations like NHS Wales4, and a number of NHS trusts in England5, 6, 7 who integrated the Dawes Redman CGT interpretation in their guidelines.

To access the AWMR report, click here.