Chorioamnionitis Flashcards by SFD Abd. | Brainscape

Q

preterm-PROM + maternal pyrexia + maternal tachycardia + fetal tachycardia. Dx?

A

chorioamnionitis

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what is chorioamnionitis?

A

ascending bacterial infection of the amniotic fluid/membranes/placenta

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initial rx for chorioamnionitis?

A

prompt delivery of foetus (via C-section if necessary)

2. IV abx

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