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- This review analyzes the definitions and management strategies for normal and abnormal amniotic fluid volumes (AFVs), drawing from various studies and organizational guidelines.
- A timeline was created to track the evolution of AFV thresholds, revealing substantial differences in definitions and management recommendations from 13 different organizations.
- The review emphasizes the need for clarity in managing abnormalities like oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios, proposing algorithms to improve care in the meantime while identifying gaps for future research.
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The purpose of this review is to examine the evidence that defines normal and abnormal amniotic fluid volumes (AFVs) and current recommendations on the management of abnormalities of AFV. The studies establishing normal actual AFVs and the ultrasound estimates used to identify normal and abnormal AFVs were evaluated. Recommendations from national and international organizations were reviewed for guidance on the definitions and management of abnormal AFVs. A timeline of the development of the thresholds that define abnormal AFVs was created. Recommendations from 13 national and international guidelines were identified, but the definitions and management recommendations for abnormal AFVs varied considerably between groups. An algorithm for the management of oligohydramnios and polyhydramnios was developed. Knowledge gaps and the structure of future studies were examined. Assessment of AFV is performed multiple times per day in antenatal clinics and hospitals. Current recommendations on defining and managing abnormal AFVs differ between national and international organizations. We have proposed algorithms to assist in the management of abnormal AFVs until further studies can be undertaken.
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