Plasma volume expansion for suspected impaired fetal growth.
BACKGROUND
Failure of the normal expansion of plasma volume in the mother is associated with impaired fetal growth and pre-eclampsia.


OBJECTIVE
The objective of this review was to assess the effects of plasma volume expansion for suspected impaired fetal growth.


METHODS
We searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. Date of last search: December 1999.


METHODS
Randomized or quasi-randomized trials of plasma volume expansion compared to no plasma volume expansion in women with suspected impaired fetal growth.


METHODS
Trial quality was assessed.


RESULTS
No studies were included.


CONCLUSIONS
There is not enough evidence to evaluate the use of plasma volume expansion for suspected impaired fetal growth.
Gülmezoglu
A M
AM
Special Department of Research, Development and Research Training in Human Reproduction, UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank, World Health Organisation, Geneva 27, Switzerland, CH-1211. gulmezoglum@who.ch
Hofmeyr
G J
GJ
D005260:Female; D005317:Fetal Growth Retardation / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D010952:Plasma Substitutes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D010953:Plasma Volume; D011247:Pregnancy
D010952:Plasma Substitutes