• Ferning in amniotic fluid: Is it a useful indicator of ruptured membranes? 

    Gaddey, Heidi; Bailey, Justin; Smith, Rita (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2011)
    The presence of arborized crystals (ferning) in amniotic fluid is both sensitive (74%-100%) and specific (77%-100%) for diagnosing rupture of membranes in laboring women who report loss of fluid (strength of recommendation ...