Chap 17 Flashcards
1
Q
What is preterm birth diagnosed as
A
Anything before 36 6/7 weeks of gestation.
Regular contractions along with a change in cervical effacement or dilation or both
Cervical dilation of at least 2cm
2
Q
What is the benefit of using tocolytic therapy
A
Accelerate fetal lung maturity and reduce severity of respiratory complications in infants born preterm
3
Q
What is the most commonly used tocolytic agent
A
Mag sulfate because maternal and fetal are less severe
It is also administered to prevent neonates Neuro morbidity
4
Q
How many weeks is post term pregnancy when someone is still pregnant
A
42 0/7 weeks
