Fetal Outcome Evaluation in High-risk Term Pregnancy Using Biophysical Profile at a Tertiary Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria

Chidiogo, Obi Adaeze and Ogechukwu, Okafor Chisolum and Skye, Nwosu Chinekwu and Uche, Ezenri and Chukwudinma, Obi Darlington and Nchedo, Obasikene Catherine and ., Eze Kenneth C (2024) Fetal Outcome Evaluation in High-risk Term Pregnancy Using Biophysical Profile at a Tertiary Hospital in Anambra State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Medicine and Health, 22 (9). pp. 53-64. ISSN 2456-8414

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Abstract

Introduction: A high-risk pregnancy is defined as a pregnancy in which there is a significant probability of an adverse maternal or fetal outcome that is more than the incidence of that outcome in the general population.

Aim: To determine the usefulness of biophysical profile evaluation in women with high-risk term pregnancies.

Methods: Biophysical profile (BPP) parameters were used to evaluate 160 high-risk women with term pregnancies.

Results: All the participants had normal amniotic fluid index values [AFI] of 8.1-24.0cm. Most of the participants 115 (71.9%) showed good BPP scores. Outcome at delivery was as follows; fetal distress [presence 8.9%, absence 91.1%], stillbirth = none, admission into the intensive care unit (ICU) [Yes 2.0%, No 88%], meconium staining [Yes 8.2%, Clear 91.8%], birth weight [< 2.5kg = 5.7%, > 2.5kg = 94.3%]. APGAR score at 1 minute [<7 = 5.1%, >7 = 94.9%] while at 5 minutes [<7 = 3.2%, > 7= 96.8%]. The commonest mode of delivery was vaginal 84 (52.8%). The association between gross body movement, fetal breathing movement, and fetal outcome was not statistically significant p > 0.05.

Conclusion: BPP parameters were found to be associated with fetal outcomes.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: East India Archive > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@eastindiaarchive.com
Date Deposited: 04 Sep 2024 09:26
Last Modified: 04 Sep 2024 09:26
URI: http://ebooks.keeplibrary.com/id/eprint/1787

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