The value of amniocentesis in the management of high risk pregnancy
Zhou, Z.L.; Liu, D.L.
Chinese Medical Journal 97(11): 835-838
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0366-6999 PMID: 6443275 Document Number: 238977
Amniotic fluid analysis involving 119 tappings was performed in 95 high risk pregnancy patients from March 1980 to October 1981. This is, at present, the most accurate method for assessing fetal maturity. The accuracy of the L/S [lecithin-sphingomyelin ratio] ratio foam test and creatine value was 96.98%, 94.89% and 86.6%, respectively. The study shows that amniotic fluid analysis plays an essential role in the planned delivery of high risk prengancies. Intra-amniotic administration of dexamethasone can promote fetal maturity and is also very important in the management of the condition.