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Selective delivery in high-risk pregnancy

E O Horger, M W Keane, J M Miller

    Southern Medical Journal
    |June 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study used antepartum testing to optimize delivery timing for high-risk pregnancies. While some fetal deaths occurred, the protocol aimed to reduce complications in pregnancies with diabetes or hypertension.

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    Area of Science:

    • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
    • High-Risk Obstetrics
    • Diagnostic Ultrasound

    Background:

    • Pregnancies with diabetes mellitus or hypertensive disorders are at increased risk.
    • Effective management protocols are crucial for optimizing delivery timing in these high-risk cases.
    • Antenatal surveillance aims to identify fetal compromise and guide obstetric decisions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a management protocol using ultrasonography, nonstress tests, and amniotic fluid assays.
    • To determine the optimal timing for delivery in pregnancies complicated by diabetes or hypertension.
    • To assess perinatal outcomes in a cohort of high-risk pregnancies.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized ultrasonography for fetal assessment.
    • Employed antepartum fetal heart rate testing (nonstress tests and contraction stress tests).
    • Included amniotic fluid assays to evaluate fetal lung maturity.

    Main Results:

    • Seven antepartum fetal deaths occurred in 165 high-risk pregnancies.
    • Nonreactive nonstress tests were observed in 28 pregnancies.
    • Amniotic fluid assays indicated immaturity in eight cases, necessitating delayed delivery.

    Conclusions:

    • The management protocol guided delivery timing for pregnancies with diabetes or hypertension.
    • While antepartum fetal deaths occurred, the protocol identified potential issues.
    • Further research may refine strategies for managing these complex pregnancies.

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