Comparison of the accuracy of clinical methods for estimation of fetal weight
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Estimation of fetal weight (EFW) is one of the essential measures for labor and delivery. While the use of ultrasonography for EFW is costly, may not work in some centers. So, to make a non- ultrasound method for EFW is important. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of various clinical methods for EFW with the actual birth weight at term pregnancy. A cross-sectional study conducted on 98 pregnant women who were admitted for delivery with gestational age of 37-42 weeks, singleton pregnancy and cephalic presentation in Imam Khomeini hospital, Ahvaz. The fetal weight was anticipated by a midwife through abdominal palpation (using Leopold's maneuvers), measurements of symphysis-fundal height and abdominal girth, and also three formulas. The results were analyzed using the software SPSS version 20 and SATA11. The actual average birth weight was3242.85±43.37 gr. A significant positive correlation was observed between actual birth weight and clinically estimated weight. Kappa coefficient was > 0.8 when all studied methods were compared with the actual weight. This agreement was greater on abdominal palpation and Risanto’s formula, respectively. In the present study, abdominal palpation and Risanto's formula are more accurate for predicting fetal weight. Since these methods are quick, simple and costeffective for EFW so, they can be a useful alternative instead of routine ultrasonography.
Authors and Affiliations
Haji Esmaeilou M| MSc of Midwifery, Department of Midwifery, Urmia Branch of Islamic Azad University, Urmia, Iran, Mohamadi E| Internist, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP11542
- DOI -
- Views 324
- Downloads 9
HISTOPATHOLOGIC AND CYTOMORPHOLOGIC CORRELATION IN LEPROSY
This study was conducted in Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College we tried to evaluate and compare the histological and cytological procedure for classifying leprosy lesion. Method: Total sample size was 60.Skin punch...
The Effects of Smoking on the Prostates of Rats which are Exposed to Cigarette Smoke
Background: Smoking is a hallmark preventable health issue worldwide. The role of smoking in the aetiology of prostate cancers remains a lack of consensus. Methods and material: 100 male albino Wistar rats were used. Th...
Effect of the use of a safety intravenous catheters to prevent needle stick injuries
The damage caused by sharp objects is one of the most important biological hazards among health care workers. Due to the importance of occupational injury, this study aimed to investigate the efficiency of using safety...
PROPERTIES OF A HIGH RATE OF MRSA COLONIZATION IN THE NASAL CAVITY OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT DOCTORS
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a major causative agent of healthcare-associated infections. Aims: To survey S. aureus/MRSA colonization in the nasopharyngeal cavities of intensive ca...
HYBRID FIXATOR -FIXATION MODALITY IN COMPOUND COMMINUTED FRACTURES OF TIBIA
Background: Tibial plateau fractures, Tibial plafond fractures, proximal 1/3 fractures of tibia are serious type of injuries which are found to be difficult to treat. The injury is caused by high velocity RTA which apa...