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What is a biophysical profile?

April 26, 2017biophysical profile

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What is a biophysical profile?

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This is an ultrasound assessment of fetal well being. It is based on a scoring system where several components are observed over a 30 minute period. The components are: amniotic fluid volume, non-stress test, fetal breathing movements, gross body movements, fetal tone (limb or trunk extension with return to flexion). These responses are observed and if present a score of 2 is given, if absent a score of 0 is given with 10 possible points.