Ultrasound terms/abbreviations

[CathyS]

I had an ultrasound this week (36 weeks) as baby was meauring a bit small (33cm). She is growing well and an average size baby apparently. Around 3kg at this stage.

I am just wondering what some abbreviations/terms are on the ultrasound report.

BPD
HC (head circumference?)
AC
HC/AC
FL (femur length?)
EFW (estimated fetal weight)..I guessed this one as it says 3000 g

AC and FL are above average. Everything else is pretty average on the scale. HC/AC is slightly under the average.


If anyone can help I'd appreciate it!

[TwinsMummy]

I know this is long but i thought it may help you hun. all ultrasound abbreviations

ABO - May be seen in reference to blood test to check what your blood group is
AC - Abdominal circumference
AF - Artificial feed i.e. bottle fed
AFP - Alpha fetal protein (test offered at 16weeks to assess risk of problems with babe such as Downs syndrome)
ANC - Ante natal clinic
APH - Ante partum haemorrhage. Bleed whilst pregnant
BF - Breast fed
BO - Bowels opened
BNO - Bowels not opened
BPD - Bi parietal diameter. One side of the head to the other (ear to ear direction)
BP - blood pressure
Br - Breech
CEPH - Cephalic (head), in regards to presentation means head down
CRL - Crown to rump length i.e. Top of head to baby.s bum
C/S - Caesarian section
CTG - Cardio toco graph. The machine that they use on delivery suite to measure contractions and baby.s heart rate over a period of time
Cx - Cervix
= d - Usually in relation to fundal height (uterus size) means is right for dates
EBM - Expressed breast milk
EDD - Estimated date of delivery
ELSCS - Emergency lower segment caesarean section
Eng - Engaged
EPU - Early pregnancy unit
FAU - Fetal assessment unit
FBC - Full blood count
FBS - Fetal blood sample OR fasting blood sugar
FL - Femoral length (thigh bone)
FMF - Fetal movements felt
FHHR - fetal heart heard regularly (sometimes seen as FHH)
GTT - Glucose tolerance test
G2 P1 - Gravida 2 (2nd pregnancy) Para 1 (1 child living)
GA - General anaesthetic
Hb - Haemoglobin i.e. Iron levels
HC - Head circumference
IM - Intra muscular
IUGR - Intra uterine growth retardation i.e. Small baby for dates
IV - Intra venous (going into vein)
IVI - Intra venous infusion i.e. a drip
LA - Local anaesthetic
LMP - Last menstrual period
LOA - Left occiput anterior i.e. the back of baby.s head is to the front left side of your abdomen (where you want it to be)
LOP - Left occiput posterior i.e. back of baby.s head is to the back left side of your abdomen (where you don.t want it to be really)
LUSCS - lower uterine segment caesarean section (sometimes seen without the U )
Mec - Meconium (babies early poo)
Multip - Has 1 or more living child
MSSU - mid stream specimen of urine
NAD - Nothing abnormal detected
N/Eng - Not engaged
NNU - Neonatal unit
NICU - Neonatal intensive care unit
NPU - Not passed urine
OC - Oral contraception
OP - Occiput posterior
OA - Occiput anterior
Palp - Palpable i.e. what can be felt
PIH - Pregnancy induced hypertension (high bp)
PMH - Past medical history
PPH - Post partum haemorrhage. Bleed after baby is born
PR - Via rectum
PU - Passed urine
PV - Via vagina
Primip - First pregnancy
Reg - Registrar
Rh - Rhesus
SCBU - Special care baby unit
SHO - Senior house officer
SPD - symphisis pubis dysfunction i.e. loosening of cartilage at front of pubic bone (v. rough definition)
TOS - Trial of scar
Tr - Transverse ie Lying sideways
U&E - Blood test checking urea and electrolyte levels
USS - ultrasound scan
VBAC - Vaginal birth after a caesarean section
+ve - Positive
-ve - Negative
VE - Vaginal examination
Vx - Vertex, used in relation to presenting part/position. Means head down

[CathyS]

Wow..that's great! Thanks a lot!

[TwinsMummy]

I know there is alot there but i hope it helps hun