Inter-observer variation in symphysis-fundus measurements : a plea for individualised antenatal care
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1989
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Health & Medical Publishing Group
Abstract
Two groups of midwives were compared with regard to ability to detect small-for-gestational-age (SGA) babies using symphysis-fundus (S-F) measurements. The patients were all low-risk obstetric patients. In group A 2 midwives provided antenatal care to 97 patients; 14 delivered SGA babies, of which 12 were identified by S-F measurements (sensitivity 85,7%). In group B 15 midwives provided antenatal care to 126 patients, 12 delivered SGA babies, and 5 of these were identified (sensitivity 41,2%). It is considered that this difference was due to inter-observer variability. A plea is made for individualised antenatal care.
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CITATION: Pattinson, R. C. & Theron, G. B. 1989. Inter-observer variation in symphysis-fundus measurements : a plea for individualised antenatal care. South African Medical Journal, 76:621·622.
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
The original publication is available at http://www.samj.org.za
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Pregnancy