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Table 4 Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and diagnostic accuracy of different sonographic parameters for prediction of adverse intrapartum outcomes

From: Cerebroplacental ratio for prediction of adverse intrapartum and neonatal outcomes in a term uncomplicated pregnancy

Cut-off points

Cut of point

Sensitivity

Specificity

PPV*

NPV*

accuracy

FHR abnormality by CTG

 Umbilical artery PI

1.005

63.89

68.42

38.89

85.71

67.33

 Middle cerebral artery PI

1.135

58.33

78.95

46.67

85.71

73.9

 Cerebroplacental ratio

1.205

63.89

76.32

46

87

73.3

CS delivery for IFC

 Umbilical artery PI

1.015

71.43

62.86

27.78

91.67

64.29

 Middle cerebral artery PI

1.25

85.71

65.71

33.33

95.83

69.05

 Cerebroplacental ratio

1.22

71.43

71.43

33.33

92.59

71.43

  1. PI pulsatility index, CS cesarean section, IFC intrapartum fetal compromise