title: Fetal biophysical profile scoring: selective use of the nonstress test.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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