Fetal biophysical profile
Fetal well-being from ultrasound and nonstress test.
Inputs
Reactive nonstress test
Fetal breathing: 30 s or more of sustained breathing in 30 min
Movement: 3 or more discrete body or limb movements
Tone: 1 or more extension and return to flexion
Amniotic fluid: deepest vertical pocket above 2 cm
Worked calculation
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- Points
When to use
- Antenatal fetal surveillance.
Pearls and pitfalls
- Oligohydramnios warrants further evaluation regardless of the total.
Why use
Standard antenatal testing.
| Criterion | Points |
|---|---|
| Reactive nonstress test | +2 |
| Fetal breathing: 30 s or more of sustained breathing in 30 min | +2 |
| Movement: 3 or more discrete body or limb movements | +2 |
| Tone: 1 or more extension and return to flexion | +2 |
| Amniotic fluid: deepest vertical pocket above 2 cm | +2 |