obstetrics-gynaecology

Fetal Biophysical Profile (BPP) Score

5-component ultrasound-based assessment of fetal wellbeing. Each component scores 0 or 2. Total 0–10. Used for fetal surveillance in high-risk pregnancies. Score ≤6 may indicate fetal compromise.

References

Manning FA et al. Fetal assessment based on fetal biophysical profile scoring. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1980;136(6):787–795.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Drugs

Betamethasone (Antenatal Corticosteroids) · Corticosteroid (Fetal Lung Maturation)
Terbutaline (Acute Tocolysis / Fetal Bradycardia) · Beta-2 Agonist — Acute Tocolysis
Poractant Alfa (Porcine Surfactant) · Lung Surfactant (Respiratory Distress Syndrome — Neonatal)

Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.

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