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Table 5 Sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV, and diagnostic accuracy of different sonographic parameters for prediction of adverse neonatal 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

Apgar score <7 at 1 min

 Umbilical artery PI

1.005

56.52

63.78

22.03

89.01

62.67

 Middle cerebral artery PI

1.25

78.3

52.8

23.08

93.06

56.57

 Cerebroplacental ratio

1.235

60.89

66.14

24.56

90.32

65.33

NICU admission

 Umbilical artery PI

1.005

57.89

63.36

18.64

91.21

62.67

 Middle cerebral artery PI

1.25

68.42

50.38

16.67

91.67

52.67

 Cerebroplacental ratio

1.205

63.16

70.99

24

93

70

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