4/13/21 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the correct procedure for a women with concerns for PROM?
A
sterile speculum examination
- pH paper (nitrazine) or ferning
- observe cervical dilation and length
- cervical cultures
- amniotic fluid for pulmonary maturation tests
- pooling of fluid can be seen
- valsalva or fundal pressure can cause fluid to exit the os
2
Q
Level of evidence: IA
A
meta-analysis
3
Q
Level of evidence: IB
A
at least 1 RCT (prospective or restrospective)
4
Q
Level of evidence: IIA
A
at least 1 controlled study without randomization
5
Q
Level of evidence: IIB
A
at least 1 quasi-experimental study
6
Q
Level of evidence: III
A
comparative studies, correlation, case control
7
Q
Level of evidence: IV
A
committee or opinion
8
Q
Level of evidence: V
A
systematic reviews, descriptive studies
