Unit 13 Biophysical Profile

Unit 13 Biophysical Profile

17:00 lesson

OB/GYN Exam Prep

Unit 13 Biophysical Profile

This educational video teaches students how to perform and interpret the biophysical profile (BPP), a comprehensive ultrasound assessment tool used to evaluate fetal health and well-being in the third trimester. Students will learn the scoring system for four key parameters—amniotic fluid index, fetal breathing movements, gross body movements, and fetal tone—and understand how to apply these findings in clinical scenarios such as high-risk pregnancies, intrauterine growth restriction, and prolonged gestation.

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17:00 lesson

Hello everyone and welcome to Prep's ultrasound, O-B-G-Y-N Registry Review Course. I'm Jenna LA Care, an A-R-D-M-S certified sonographer, and I'm excited to walk you through Unit 13 biophysical profile. The biophysical profile is designed to assess fetal health in the third trimester, particularly in high risk pregnancies. It offers a non-invasive means of evaluating how well the fetus is oxygenat...