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BIOPHYSICAL PROFILE (BPP)
A Biophysical Profile is a specialized ultrasound to evaluate the fetal well being by assessing the fetal behavior. The BPP consists of four observations made within a specific time frame, during real-time sonography and may also include NST (non-stress testing). Therefore the BPP may comprise five components.
- Fetal breathing motions
- Fetal movement episode
- Fetal tone
- Amniotic fluid assessment
- NST (non-stress testing)
Each of the five components is assigned a score of either 2 (normal or present) or 0 (abnormal, absent, or insufficient). The combined score and clinical information is considered and management recommendations are determined. |
