Screening of women at risk for IUFD is vital, including women who are of advanced maternal age and women with conditions that would place them at risk for IUFD. Care of a family with IUFD must be provided in the most sensitive and timely manner to allow for an uncomplicated birth and grieving process.

2022年10月31日 · Stillbirth has many causes: intrapartum complications, hypertension, diabetes, infection, congenital and genetic abnormalities, placental dysfunction, and pregnancy continuing beyond forty weeks. It is a catastrophic event with lasting consequences on all of society.

≥350 g is considered an IUFD. In 2005, IUFD occurred at a rate of 6.22 per 1000 pregnancies, which amounted to 25,894 deaths.1 Family physicians who provide obstetric care are likely to care for women who have experienced an IUFD. This article describes what that care should include. Keep these risk factors in mind

2024年10月28日 · To identify evidence-based options for parents and their families who have a late intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) after 24 +0 completed weeks of pregnancy of a singleton fetus. To incorporate information on general care before, …

2024年10月29日 · The purpose of this guideline is to identify evidence-based options for parents and their families who have a late intrauterine fetal death (IUFD) after 24+0 completed weeks of pregnancy of a singleton fetus and to incorporate information on general care before, during and after birth, and care in future pregnancies.

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. Nurses are a vital part of the interdisciplinary health care team caring for …

dysmorphic features and/or no obvious obstetric reason for IUFD (i.e. abruption), reflex to microarray (http://labs.unchealthcare.org/forms/cyto_req_inpt.pdf - see option for microarray with karyotype (5 cell analysis)). Microarray has a higher yield in providing a genetic diagnosis in fetuses with congenital anomalies and is

2018年3月13日 · 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. Purpose: The goal of care for a patient with an intrauterine fetal demise is to provide care and support with dignity and in a manner that considers the needs of the patient and family.

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 ...

2019年1月14日 · Intrauterine fetal demise (IUFD) is fetal death that occurs after 20 weeks gestation but before birth. 1 If the gestational age is unknown at the time of death, a fetus that weighs ≥350 g is considered an IUFD. In 2005, IUFD occurred at a rate of 6.22 per 1000 pregnancies, which amounted to 25,894 deaths. 1