Fetal growth restriction

Fetal growth restriction — referral criteria for Obstetrics services.

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Eligibility

At least one must be met for the patient to be eligible for referral.

Clinically suspected or confirmed fetal growth restriction with initial primary-care work-up completed

Red flags

Indicate urgent (Category 1) referral or emergency assessment.

Fetal growth restriction (FGR) detected less than 31 weeks gestation with the likelihood of requiring preterm birth

Routine referral criteria

Determine Category 2 or 3 urgency.

Fetal growth restriction less than 31 weeks gestation (estimated fetal weight (EFW) or abdominal circumference (AC) less than the third centile)

Estimated fetal weight or abdominal circumference less than the tenth centile with any abnormal doppler ultrasound (umbilical artery doppler pulsatility index (PI) greater than the ninety-fifth centile, or absent/reversed end diastolic velocity (AEDV), or…