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12. Lab Testing and Antepartal Fetal Surveillance Flashcards

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Purpose of test: Blood Grouping

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To determine blood type and Rh

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Purpose of test: Hemoglobin or Hematocrit

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To detect anemia. (Often checked several times during pregnancy)

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Purpose of test: CBC

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Complete Blood Count:

To detect infection, anemia, or cell abnormalities

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Purpose of test: Rh Factor and Antibody Screen

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To screen for possible maternal-fetal blood incompatibility

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Purpose of test: VDRL or RPR

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To screen for syphillis

Venereal Disease Research Laboratory, Rapid Plasma Reagin

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Purpose of test: Rubella Titer

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To determine immunity

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Purpose of test: Tuberculin Skin Test

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To screen for tuberculosis

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Purpose of test: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

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To screen for sickle-cell trait (if client is African-American

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Purpose of test: Hepatitis B

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To detect presence of antigens in Maternal Blood

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Purpose of test: HIV screen

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Voluntary test encouraged to detect HIV antibodies

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Purpose of test: Urinalysis

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To detect renal disease or infection

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Purpose of test: Papanicolau Test

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To screen for cervical neoplasia

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Purpose of test: Cervical Culture

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To detect group B strep and STDs

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Purpose of test: Triple Screen

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To screen for fetal anomalies

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What three tests comprise a “Triple Screen”

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  • Maternal serum alpha-fetorotein
  • Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
  • Estriol
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Purpose of test: Maternal Blood Glucose

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To screen for gestational diabetes

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Blood Grouping

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Identifies possible causes of incompatibility with the blood of the fetus that may cause jaundice

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Hemoglobin or Hematocrit

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Hgb < 11 g/dL or Hct < 33% may indicate a need for iron supplementation

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Test Significance / Course of Action: CBC

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12,000 mm3 or more white blood cells or decreased platelets require follow-up

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Rh Factor and antibody screen

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If mother is Rh (-) and Father is Rh (+) or antibodies are present, additional testing and treatment are required.

(If mom is negative, RhoGAM will be given at 26-28 weeks)

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Test Significance / Course of Action: VDRL and RPR

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Treat if positive; retest at 36 weeks

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Rubella Titer

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If titer is 1:8 or less, mother is not immune. Immunize post-partum if not immune.

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Hemoglobin Electrophoresis

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If mother is positive, check partner. Infant is at risk only if both parents are positive.

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Hepatitis B

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If present, infants should be given hepatitis immune globulin and vaccine soon after birth.

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HIV Screen

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Positive results require retesting, counseling, and treatment to lower infant infection

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Urinalysis

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Requires further assessment if positive for more than trace:

  • Protein (renal damage, preeclampsia, or normal)
  • Glucose (diabetes or normal)
  • Ketones (Fasting or dehydration)
  • Bacteria (Infection)
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Test Significance / Course of Action: Pap Test

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Treat and refer ib abnormal cells are present

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Cervical Culture

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  • Treat and retest as necessary.

* Treat GBS during labor.

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Triple Screen

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Abnormal results may indicate Down Syndrome or neural tube defects.

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Test Significance / Course of Action: Maternal Blood Glucose

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If elevated, a 3-hour glucose tolerance test is recommended.

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Test to be done in the 1st trimester

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nuchal translucency screening +PAPP-A

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When should the MSAFP Triple / Quad Screen be administered?

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15-22 weeks

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When should an ultrasound to check fetal anatomy be administered?

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18-20 weeks

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What five tests should be done at the 28 week visit?

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  • CBC
  • Antibody screen
  • RPR (Rapid plasma regain)
  • GCT
  • Rhogam
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What four tests should be done at the 36 week visit?

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  • CBC
  • RPR (Rapid plasma regain)
  • GC/CT
  • GBS vaginal culture
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What does MSAFP stand for

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Maternal screen for Alpha-Fetoprotein

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What is AFP?

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Alpha-Fetoprotein: the main protein in fetal plasma

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Where is AFP?

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  • Diffuses from fetal plasma into fetal urine and is excreted into the amniotic fluid.
  • Some AFP crosses placental membranes into the maternal circulation. Therefore, AFP can be measured both in maternal serum (MSAFP) and amniotic fluid (AFAPFP)
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Abnormal concentrations of AFP – implications

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Associated with serious fetal anomalies, requiring additional testing to determine the reason for the abnormal concentration.

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Levels associated with neural tube defects

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Elevated AFP indicates NFP

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Levels associated with down’s syndrome (3)

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  • Low AFP
  • Low Estriol
  • Elevated hCG
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Recommendations: Abnormal triple screen (3)

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  • Genetic counseling
  • Ultrasound
  • Amniocentesis

TRIPLE SCREEN IS NOT DIAGNOSTIC

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Amniocentesis (def)

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Aspiration of amniotic fluid, wihch contains fetal cells

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When is an amniocentesis typically performed?

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After 14 weeks, in 3rd trimester

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Purpose of amniocentesis (3)

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DIAGNOSIS of prenatal anomalies
• Genetic disorders / anomalies
• Pulmonary maturity (3rd trimester)
• Fetal hemolytic disease

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Indications of amniocentesis (5)

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  • Maternal age >35
  • History of child with chromosomal abnormality
  • Family history of chromosomal abnormalities
  • Inherited disorders of metabolism
  • Abnormal triple screen
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Complications involved with an amniocentesis: Prevalence

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• Occur in <1% of cases

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Complications involved with an amniocentesis: Maternal

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Hemorrhage

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Complications involved with an amniocentesis: Fetal (6)

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Fetal death secondary to...
•	Hemorrhage
•	Infection
•	Direct injury from needle
•	Miscarriage
•	PTL
•	Leakage of fluid
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Chorionic villus sampling: Purpose

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DIAGNOSTIC TOOL

• Used to diagnose fetal chromosome or metabolic abnormalities

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Chorionic Villus sampling: What can it NOT diagnose?

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• Cannot diagnose anomalies for which amniotic fluid is essential (eg open neural tube defects, which require measuring AFP levels)

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Chorionic Villus sampling: Method

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  • Removal of small tissue specimen from fetal portion of the placenta
  • Performed transcervically or transabdominally
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Chorionic Villus sampling: Benefit

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• Allows for early diagnosis and rapid results

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Chorionic Villus sampling:When performed

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10-12 weeks

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Chorionic Villus sampling: Complications (6)

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  • Vaginal spotting or bleeding
  • Miscarriage (0.3%)
  • Rupture of membranes (0.1%)
  • Chorioamnioitis (0.5%)
  • Maternal-fetal hemorrhage
  • Limb deformities
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Fetal movement counts (def)

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Movements by the fetus, as assessed by the mother: “Kick counts”

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Fetal movement counts – Reason

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Fetal movement is associated with fetal condition. Daily evaluation of these movements provides a way for evaluating the fetus.

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Fetal movement counts – Timing

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Begins at 28 weeks; recommended daily.

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Fetal movement counts– Advantages (3)

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  • Inexpensive
  • Non-invasive
  • Convenient for client, encourages participation in care
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Fetal movement counts– Disadvantages (4)

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  • Fetal resting state normally decreases movements
  • Maternal perception of fetal movement varies widely; even in the same woman at different times.
  • Time of day may affect movement (less in the morning, greater in evening)
  • Maternal use of drugs (sedative drugs, methadone, heroine, cocaine, alcohol, tobacco) may affect fetal activity.
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Non-Stress Test: Purpose

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To assess fetal well-being:
• Evaluation of fetal response (fetal heart rate) to natural contractile uterine activity or an increase in fetal activity
• Fetus will produce characteristic heart rate patterns in response to fetal movement

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What causes a diminished fetal response? (4)

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  • Hypoxia
  • Acidosis
  • Drugs
  • Fetal sleep cycle
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Benefits of Non-Stress Test (2)

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  • Non-invasive

* No contraindications

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NST: Interpreting Results (3)

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  • Reactive: Two accelerations in 20 minutes
  • Non-reactive: Doesn’t meet criteria for reactive
  • Unsatisfactory: Cannot identify baseline (marked variability) or technical problems / poor tracing
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Contraction Stress Test: Function (2)

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  • Identifies the fetus who is compromised, under stress

* Used to identify the jeopardized fetus that was stable at rest, but showed evidence of compromise after stress

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Contraction Stress Test: What to identify (3)

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o Must identify fetal baseline, moderate variability, and the possible occurrence of spontaneous contractions.

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Contraction Stress Test: Methodology

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  • Uterine contractions are stimulated

* When adequate contractions or hyperstimulation occurs, stimulation is stopped

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Contraction Stress Test: What would indicate fetal distress?

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LATE DECELERATION

o Uterine contraction decreases uterine blood flow and placental perfusion

• If the decrease is sufficient to produce hypoxia in the fetus, a deceleration in FHR will result, beginning at the peak of the contraction and persisting after its conclusion (late deceleration).

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Contraction Stress Test: Interpreting Results

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  • Negative CST: No decelerations with contractions

* Positive CST: Repetitive decelerations with contractions

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Contraction Stress Test: How are uterine contractions stimulated? (2)

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  • Nipple stimulation: Warm cloth applied to both breasts for 10 minutes, then massage the nipples for ten minutes
  • Oxytocin: Given IV to stimulate contractions
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Hyperstimulation (def)

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Contractions lasting more than 90 seconds or five or more contractions in 10 minutes.

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Biophysical Profile: Methods (2 components)

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  • Ultrasound – uses real-time ultrasound that enables monitoring of fetal biophysical responses to stimuli
  • External fetal monitoring
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What is the fetal response to central hypoxia? (BPP)

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Alteration in movement, tone, breathing, HR

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Biophysical Profile: Five components measured

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  • Fetal breathing movements
  • Gross body movements
  • Fetal tone
  • Fetal heart rate
  • Amniotic fluid volume
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Biophysical Profile: Results (3)

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• Normal: 8-10 if AFV is WNL
Indicates CNS if functional, fetus is not hypoxemic

  • Equivocal: 6
  • Abnormal: <4 with abnormal AFV. Induction indicated.
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What tool is used to measure amniotic fluid?

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Ultrasound

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What does the AFI measure?

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Depth in cm of amniotic fluid in all four quadrants

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AFI: Normal / Abnormal (3)

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  • Normal range: Between 5cm and 20 cm

* Oligohydraminos: 20cms

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Ultrasounds: 2 types

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o Abdominal

o Transvaginal

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Abdominal ultrasound (2 characteristics)

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  • More effective after 1st trimester

* Must have a full bladder

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Transvaginal ultrasound (2 characteristics)

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  • Optimal during 1st trimester

* Bladder can be empty

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What does a first trimester sonogram indicate? (5)

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o Number, size, location of gestational sacs
o Presence or absence of fetal cardiac and body movements
o Uterine abnormalities or adenexal masses
o Estimated gestational age (EGA)
o Presence and location of IUD

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What does a 2nd / 3rd trimester sonogram indicate?

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o	Fetal viability
o	Number of fetuses
o	Gestational age, growth pattern
o	Fetal anomalies
o	Amniotic fluid volume (AFV)
o	Placental location and maturity
o	Fetal position
o	Uterine fibroids and anomalies
o	Adnexal masses
o	Cervical length

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