Fetal biophysical profile scoring: selective use of the nonstress test.
The fetal biophysical profile score was modified by selective use of the nonstress test. In 2712 study patients (7851 tests) the incidence of nonstress test was reduced to 2.7% with no measurable effect or test accuracy. The nonstress test was most useful in evaluation of abnormal ultrasound monitored variables.
D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D005333:Fetus / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D014463:Ultrasonography