Antenatal Growth Chart Flashcards
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What is the aetiology for a small baby (estimated foetal weight <10th centile)?
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- Uteroplacental insufficiency
- Chromosomal abnormalities
- Foetal abnormalities
- Foetal infections
2
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What is the aetiology for a large baby (estimated foetal weight > 90th centile)?
A
- Maternal diabetes mellitus
- Gestational diabetes
- Insulin-dependent diabetes
3
Q
What are antenatal growth charts used for?
A
Used to detect foetus that are large or small for their gestation
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5
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What antenatal growth chart is used in NHS Grampian?
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- Customised growth chart (used by NHS Grampian)
- Customised for mothers weight, parity and ethnicity
6
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What are customised growth charts customised for?
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- Customised for mothers weight, parity and ethnicity
7
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What does any change in the curve of the chart warrent?
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