The biophysical profile (BPP) is a noninvasive prenatal test performed in the last trimester of pregnancy to assess fetal health and reduce the risk of stillbirth. It combines an ultrasound exam with a nonstress test to evaluate the fetus' heart rate, breathing, movements, muscle tone, and amniotic fluid levels, which can indicate the condition of the fetal brain. The BPP is scored on a scale of 0 to 10 based on the ultrasound findings in five categories, with 2 points awarded for each normal result. A technician performs the test by holding an ultrasound wand on the mother's belly to observe the fetus and measure amniotic fluid pockets.
The biophysical profile (BPP) is a noninvasive prenatal test performed in the last trimester of pregnancy to assess fetal health and reduce the risk of stillbirth. It combines an ultrasound exam with a nonstress test to evaluate the fetus' heart rate, breathing, movements, muscle tone, and amniotic fluid levels, which can indicate the condition of the fetal brain. The BPP is scored on a scale of 0 to 10 based on the ultrasound findings in five categories, with 2 points awarded for each normal result. A technician performs the test by holding an ultrasound wand on the mother's belly to observe the fetus and measure amniotic fluid pockets.
The biophysical profile (BPP) is a noninvasive prenatal test performed in the last trimester of pregnancy to assess fetal health and reduce the risk of stillbirth. It combines an ultrasound exam with a nonstress test to evaluate the fetus' heart rate, breathing, movements, muscle tone, and amniotic fluid levels, which can indicate the condition of the fetal brain. The BPP is scored on a scale of 0 to 10 based on the ultrasound findings in five categories, with 2 points awarded for each normal result. A technician performs the test by holding an ultrasound wand on the mother's belly to observe the fetus and measure amniotic fluid pockets.
What is it? What information does the test provide?
✘ A noninvasive test that combines a nonstress ✘ Reduces stillbirth & detects hypoxia by assessing When is it performed? baby's heart rate, breathing, movements, muscle tone test with an ultrasound assessing the health of which are associated w/various areas of the fetal brain. the fetus and its environment through Last trimester of pregnancy Amniotic fluid levels correlate to fetal urine volume. biophysical responses to stimuli.
A scoring system of 5 Scoring System
components, each worth 2 points Body movements: 3 or more discrete comprises the exam. Part of the limb or trunk movements. Fetal tone: How is it biophysical profile is an U/S that 1 or more instances of full extension Performed? assess the baby's movement & and flexion of a limb or trunk tests the amniotic fluid amount. Fetal breathing: 1 or more fetal The patient will on their back & a breathing movements of more than 30 technician will hold the ultrasound seconds. wand against their belly. The Amniotic fluid volume: 1 or more secondary part of the BPP is a pockets of fluid measuring 2 cm. NST: nonstress test that monitors the 2 points; abnormal NST =0 points baby's heartbeat. Nursing Management https://www.verywellhealth.com/biophysical-profile-4172545
✘ Provide patient education and support about procedure
✗ It is a painless non invasive procedure performed in the diagnostic imaging department ✗ It can take up to 40 to 70 minutes; but 30 minutes is allotted for testing ✗ NST may be completed prior to BPP