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Dr Lexi discusses the biophysical profile with MFM sonographer Cynthia Evans, focusing on practical communication for the exam.

EPISODE 43: In this episode, I sit down with MFM sonographer Cynthia Evans to discuss practical phrases for explaining the exam we do many times a day, the biophysical profile (BPP)! We cover how to discuss: • Fetal breathing movements • Baby's movement and tone • Amniotic fluid assessment • Heart rate evaluation • Sleep cycles and fetal activity • BPP scoring • Explaining results in simple patient-friendly language One of the biggest challenges in healthcare is communicating complex ...

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Host: Dr Lexi

Guest: Cynthia Evans

Topics covered

• biophysical profile
• fetal breathing movements
• amniotic fluid assessment
• patient communication
• MFM sonography

Keywords

• biophysical profile
• fetal activity
• BPP scoring
• healthcare communication
• sonography

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Books & works: SPANISH FOR OB ULTRASOUND SERIES: Biophysical Profile

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