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amniotic fluid index, how is it written? - speedy18

Posted: Jan 13, 2015

As result biophysical profile is performed with an amniotic fluid index of 1.75+3.00+ 3.5 cm.

Is this correct or should the + signs be written out as 1.75 plus 3.00 plus 3.5 cm.

TIA

sm for info - sm

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Amniotic fluid index (AFI) is kind of an estimate of the amount of amniotic fluid[1] and is an index for the fetal well-being. It is a part of the biophysical profile.[1]

AFI is the score (expressed in cm) given to the amount of amniotic fluid seen on ultrasonography of a pregnant uterus. To determine the AFI, doctors may use a four-quadrant technique,[2] when the deepest, unobstructed, vertical length of each pocket of fluid is measured in each quadrant and then added up to the others,[3] or the so-called "Single Deepest Pocket" technique.[4]
An AFI between 8-18 is considered normal.[5] Median AFI level is approximately 14 from week 20 to week 35,[6] when the amniotic fluid begins to reduce in preparation for birth.
An AFI < 5-6 is considered as Oligohydramnios[3] The exact number can vary by gestational age. The fifth percentile for gestational age is sometimes used as a cutoff value.[7]
An AFI > 20-24 is considered as Polyhydramnios

Use the plus sign - clyde

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The AFI is the sum of 4 measurements in centimeters, so I would definitely use the + sign, but am concerned that you only have 3 measurements there.

Also, beware that Wikipedia is not a relaible source of information for MT.

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