[Prediction of fetal hypoxia using the fetal biophysical profile].

In a prospective investigation the authors assessed the diagnostic accuracy of the biophysical profile in the detection of fetal hypoxia. They made 126 tests in 104 risk pregnancies during the 33rd-42nd week of gestation. By means of a scoring system they evaluated six biophysical parameters: non-stress test, fetal breathing movements, fetal movements, fetal tone, volume of amniotic fluid and maturity of the placenta.