ROLE OF DOPPLER. ASSESSMENT OF THE CEREBROPLACENTAL RATIO IN THE PREDICTION OF FETAL AND NEONATAL OUTCOME IN HIGH RISK PREGNANCY

Abstract

In the past, the method selected for antepartum fetal surveillance in high risk pregnancy conditions and the frequency of testing have been determined using an arbitrary criteria. Fitting such an arbitrary model to the spectrum of fetal diseases and their progression has never been satisfactory ( Manning, 1999). Similarly, the application of one testing modality, to all fetal diseases (e.g antepartum fetal CTG) is not satisfactory Because Assessment of other biophysical markers of impending fetal trouble may yield superior information ( phelan et al, 1985, Johnson et al, 7986).