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A '''biophysical profile''' is a [[prenatal]] [[ultrasound]] evaluation of [[fetal]] wellbeing, involving a scoring system. | A '''biophysical profile''' is a [[prenatal]] [[ultrasound]] evaluation of [[fetal]] wellbeing, involving a scoring system. | ||
The biophysical profile (BPP) has 5 components: 4 [[ultrasound]] (US) assessments and a [[nonstress test]] (NST). The US assessments are: amniotic fluid volume, fetal tone, fetal activity, and fetal breathing movements. Each component is graded either 0 or 2 points, and then added up to yield a number between 0 and 10. A BPP of 8 to 10 is generally considered reassuring. A BPP normally is not performed before the second half of a pregnancy | ==Components== | ||
*The biophysical profile (BPP) has 5 components: 4 [[ultrasound]] (US) assessments and a [[nonstress test]] (NST). | |||
*The '''US assessments''' are: | |||
:*amniotic fluid volume, | |||
:*fetal tone, | |||
:*fetal activity, and | |||
:*fetal breathing movements. | |||
*Each component is graded either 0 or 2 points, and then added up to yield a number between 0 and 10. | |||
*A''' BPP of 8 to 10 is generally considered reassuring'''. | |||
==Indication== | |||
A BPP normally is not performed before the second half of a pregnancy ''(fetal breathing movements do not occur in the first half.)'' | |||
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Revision as of 17:11, 9 August 2011
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
A biophysical profile is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal wellbeing, involving a scoring system.
Components
- The biophysical profile (BPP) has 5 components: 4 ultrasound (US) assessments and a nonstress test (NST).
- The US assessments are:
- amniotic fluid volume,
- fetal tone,
- fetal activity, and
- fetal breathing movements.
- Each component is graded either 0 or 2 points, and then added up to yield a number between 0 and 10.
- A BPP of 8 to 10 is generally considered reassuring.
Indication
A BPP normally is not performed before the second half of a pregnancy (fetal breathing movements do not occur in the first half.)