Mandelbrot et al reported an equation for estimating the fetoplacental blood volume. This is useful for planning intrauterine transfusions. The authors are from Institut de Puericulture de Paris.
Parameters:
(1) fetal weight in grams
estimated fetoplacental blood volume in mL =
= (0.14 * (fetal weight)) + 1.046
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