Amniotic Fluid Index-A Valuable Screening Test for Predicting Fetal Distress and Perinatal Outcome Kaur Harpreet1, Kaur Sarvjit2, Kaur Balpreet3 1Associate Professor, G.G.S. Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India 2Dept. of Anaesthesia, G.G.S. Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India 3Senior Resident Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, G.G.S. Medical College, Faridkot, Punjab, India Online published on 15 December, 2017. Abstract Objective To evaluate the predictive value of amniotic fluid index (AFI)≤5 for adverse perinatal outcome in terms of cesarean section for fatal distress, birth weight, meconium staining and Apgar score. Method This was a prospective study of 100 antenatal women at Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot (Punjab) during 2013 to 2015 with gestational age between 34 and 41 weeks. The women's history clinical examination was recorded and AFI was measured and perinatal outcome was compared between two groups i.e. AFI≤5 and> 5. Results The rate of cesarean section for fetal distress and low birth weight babies i.e. <2.5 kg was higher in patients with oligohydramnios. There was no significant difference in meconium staining and Apgar score at 5 min. Conclusion Oligohydramnios has a significant correlation with cesareansection for fetal distress and low birth weight babies. Top Keywords Meconium Staining, Cesarean Section, Apgar Score, Birth Weight, Oligohydramnios, Amniotic Fluid Index. Top |