| Biophysical profile | |
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| Synonyms | BPP |
| Purpose | prenatal evaluation ultrasound |
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A biophysical profile (BPP) is a prenatal ultrasound evaluation of fetal well-being involving a scoring system,[1] with the score being termed Manning's score.[2] It is often done when a non-stress test (NST) is non reactive, or for other obstetrical indications.
The "modified biophysical profile" consists of the NST and amniotic fluid index only.
- ^ Lalor JG, Fawole B, Alfirevic Z, Devane D (2008-01-23). "Biophysical profile for fetal assessment in high risk pregnancies". The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2008 (1): CD000038. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000038.pub2. ISSN 1469-493X. PMC 7052779. PMID 18253968.
- ^ Page 215, Chapter 39 on Biophysical Profile (BPP), in: Title: Diagnostic Ultrasound, Volume: 2, Issue: 1 of The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, Author: Norman W. Rantanen. Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Publishers, 1986. ISBN 9788184480641. Length: 261 pages