Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), or stillbirth, is the death of a fetus greater than 20 weeks gestation. Several factors contribute to risk for IUFD, although in many cases the exact etiology is unknown.

2022年10月31日 · We need to learn more about why stillbirths occur to help those impacted deal with grief and, more importantly, prepare to reduce stillbirth risk in subsequent pregnancies. This activity reviews the interprofessional team's role in evaluating, managing, and improving care for patients with this diagnosis. Objectives:

2024年10月28日 · Late intrauterine fetal death refers to babies with no signs of life in utero after 24 +0 completed weeks of pregnancy. 1 Late IUFD occurs in approximately 1 in 250 babies; this compares with 1 sudden infant death per 10 000 live births.

2016年10月25日 · Data regarding CoD categories and factors affecting determination of CoD were examined. There were 1064 intrauterine deaths, including 246 early intrauterine fetal deaths (IUFD) (< 20 weeks), 179 late IUFDs (20–23 weeks) and 639 stillbirths (≥ 24 weeks' gestation).

2023年11月22日 · As the 5th leading cause of death worldwide, intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), more commonly known as a stillbirth, is fetal death at the time of delivery. IUFD occurs when a fetus shows no signs of life, characterized as the absence or lack of breathing, heartbeat, and defined movements of muscles.

2019年9月6日 · Optimal dose, interval, and administration route of misoprostol with added benefit of mifepristone for management of second trimester intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) are not established. To assess effectiveness, safety, and acceptability of medical management of second trimester IUFD. Research databases from January 2006 to October 2018.

2016年10月21日 · This chapter presents an easy-to-follow algorithm for obstetric management of patients with intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD). Risk factors for IUFD include extremes of maternal age, multiple pregnancy, post-term pregnancy, male fetus, fetal macrosomia, and maternal disease such as pregestational diabetes, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and ...

2020年10月28日 · intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) is defined as demise of the fetus after 20 weeks gestation or after weight ≥ 350 grams if gestational age unknown treatment usually involves medication or dilation and evacuation (D&E) depending on how far along the pregnancy is

2018年3月13日 · Subject: Intrauterine Fetal Demise (IUFD) REVISION DATE: Jul 2015, 06/2012, 04/2007, 06/1999 REPLACES: L&D Intrauterine Fetal Demise WRITTEN: March 1987 SUPERSEDES DATE: June 2012 This guideline is used to assist staff when caring for a patient with an intrauterine fetal demise. This applies to all medical and nursing personnel.

Abstract: Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD), or stillbirth, is the death of a fetus greater than 20 weeks gestation. Several factors contribute to risk for IUFD, although in many cases the exact etiology is unknown.