Is fetal cerebroplacental ratio an independent predictor of intrapartum fetal compromise and neonatal unit admission?

Asma Khalil; José Morales-Roselló; Maddalena Morlando; H. Hannan; Amar Bhide; A T Papageorghiou; B. Thilaganathan

doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2014.10.024

doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2014.10.024

Is fetal cerebroplacental ratio an independent predictor of intrapartum fetal compromise and neonatal unit admission?

,

,

..., B. Thilaganathan

14

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology9.80

Volume: 213, Issue: 1, Pages: 54.e1 - 54.e10

Published: Jul 1, 2015

Abstract

We sought to evaluate the association between fetal cerebroplacental ratio (CPR) and intrapartum fetal compromise and admission to the neonatal unit (NNU) in term pregnancies.This was a retrospective cohort study in a single tertiary referral center over a 14-year period from 2000 through 2013. The umbilical artery pulsatility index, middle cerebral artery pulsatility index, and CPR were recorded within 2 weeks of delivery. The birthweight (BW)...