29 November 2007

Mnemonic Series No. 16: Assessment Tests for Fetal Well-Being

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BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE
first choice for follow up fetal evaluations

Assess Fetal Variables

  • movement
  • muscle tone
  • amniotic fluid volume
  • FHR
  • Breathing
Each has a possible score of 2 and maximum of 10

4= immediate delivery

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A- Amniocentesis

L- L/S ratio

O- Oxytocin test

N- Non stress test

E- Estriol Level

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