TY  - BOOK
AU  - Agbuya, Audrey Harriette D., MD.
AU  - Reyes, Lylah D., MD.
AU  - Olivar, Joseph U., MD.
TI  - Evaluation of the accuracy of the multiple parameter scoring system in predicting fetal maturity among parturients 28-42 weeks and those for elective cesarean section at Far Easterm University-Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Medical Center / 
AV  - OB 2010 0003 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Fairview, Quezon City
PB  - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, FEU-NRMF
KW  - multiple parameter scoring system
KW  - fetal maturity
KW  - predictors of fetal maturity
KW  - placental grade
KW  - fetal bowel pattern
KW  - lung / liver ratio
KW  - distal femoral epiphysis
KW  - fetal biometry
N1  - Includes appendices and bibliographical references; RESDOG
N2  - Abstract:  To determine the accuracy of the Multiple Parameter Scoring System in predicting fetal maturity.  The study was conducted at a university-based hospital. It is a prospective cross-sectional study where all participants underwent ultrasonography using the Multiple Parameter Scoring System upon admission at the labor room. Findings were confirmed with the Final Ballard Score.  There were 117 participants, majority at term pregnancy. The Multiple Parameter Scoring System has a sensitivity of 100% (95% Cl 96.48 to 99.92%), specificity of 85% (95% Cl 56.34 to 97.42%), positive predictive value of 98% and the negative predictive value of 100%. Likelihood ratios for a term fetus increased the post-test probability of more than 6 fold, giving it moderate accuracy. (95% Cl 2.49 to 24.82).  The Multiple Parameter Scoring System is a useful diagnostic tool for predicting fetal maturity. It in moderately accurate but must be used with an understanding of its limitations.
ER  -