Re: Oligohydramnios

From: Scotia Phillips, RT, RDMS (scotia@bellsouth.net)
Thu Aug 27 05:15:56 1998


At Thu, 27 Aug 1998, Sharon Lampken wrote: >
>A patient is 32 wks gestation with a prior hx of oligohydramnios. She
>presents to the MD office with decreased fetal movement. Are there any
>studies available that suggest immediate ultasound and possible
>C-section would increase the survival rate of the child. I would truly
>appreciate this information for a research paper I am doing. Thank you
>very much. Please respond asap.

Is the prior history of oligohydramnios with this gestation or with a previous pregnancy? Other than the oligohydramnios, what other problems does the baby have? There are other tests that might be performed besides an immediate ultrasound depending on the circumstances. I cannot say there are no research papers that address the scenario you describe, but I would think you need more specific criteria that that you have stated. Determining the need for an immediate C-section at 32 weeks is very complex.

By the way, would you please indentify yourself with your professional credentials?

--
Scot



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