Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies
JG Lalor, B Fawole, Z Alfirevic…�- Cochrane Database of�…, 2008 - cochranelibrary.com
JG Lalor, B Fawole, Z Alfirevic, D Devane
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2008•cochranelibrary.comBackground A biophysical profile (BPP) includes ultrasound monitoring of fetal movements,
fetal tone and fetal breathing, ultrasound assessment of liquor volume with or without
assessment of the fetal heart rate. The BPP is performed in an effort to identify babies that
may be at risk of poor pregnancy outcome, so that additional assessments of wellbeing may
be performed, or labour may be induced or a caesarean section performed to expedite birth.
Objectives To assess the effects of the BPP when compared with conventional monitoring�…
fetal tone and fetal breathing, ultrasound assessment of liquor volume with or without
assessment of the fetal heart rate. The BPP is performed in an effort to identify babies that
may be at risk of poor pregnancy outcome, so that additional assessments of wellbeing may
be performed, or labour may be induced or a caesarean section performed to expedite birth.
Objectives To assess the effects of the BPP when compared with conventional monitoring�…
Background
A biophysical profile (BPP) includes ultrasound monitoring of fetal movements, fetal tone and fetal breathing, ultrasound assessment of liquor volume with or without assessment of the fetal heart rate. The BPP is performed in an effort to identify babies that may be at risk of poor pregnancy outcome, so that additional assessments of wellbeing may be performed, or labour may be induced or a caesarean section performed to expedite birth.
Objectives
To assess the effects of the BPP when compared with conventional monitoring (CTG only or MBPP) on pregnancy outcome in high‐risk pregnancies.
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