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

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