fetal wellbeing Flashcards
1
Q
loss of baseline variability of less than ?
A
5bpm
2
Q
in general, the less baseline variability present, the greater the possibility of asphyxia
A
average variability = 22
3
Q
ẁhat is a late deceleration?
A
any deceleration whose lowest peak is past the peak of contraction. ie decelerations with lag time
4
Q
this type of deceleration usually associated with ?
A
asphyxia
5
Q
the longer the lag time, more serious it is
A
what does biophysical profile look at?
6
Q
movement, tone, fetal breathing movements, liquor volume
A
..
7
Q
BPP score of 4-6, action?
A
repeat
8
Q
what is a satisfactory score?
A
8-10
9
Q
why is baseline variability a good thing?
A
This is because a healthy foetus will constantly be adapting its heart rate to respond to changes in its environment.
