Dunn OB/GYN III Flashcards
PPROM
preterm premature rupture of membranes
if before 37 weeks
risk of PPROM
pervious PROM
preterm labor
vaginal uteral infection
smoking
digital exam
with ruptured membrane
-don’t want to introduce bacteria
nitrazine
examine pH
blood and semen - false positive
ferning
amniotic fluid
33yoF, gush of clear fluid, 30 weeks, nitrazine and ferning positive
PPROM - diagnosis
PROM
premature rupture of membranes
spontaneous rupture - prior to onset of labor
midterm PROM
14-26 weeks
risk factors for PPROM
infection - GI** previous PPROM antepartum bleeding smoking - 2-4x increased mechanical stress - twins, trauma, polyhydramnios
management of PPROM
admit to labor and delivery
-confirm diagnosis
infection or bad fetal status - delivery
stable mother and fetus - hospitalize until delivery
-antenatal corticosteroids, antibiotics, monitor
at 34 weeks - deliver
-check lung maturity
1/3 women with PPROM
potential serious intrauterine infections
increased risk for placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, pulmonary hypoplasia
PPROM 24-32 weeks
antibiotics and group B strep at delivery if indicated
32-34 weeks PPROM
antibiotics and group B strep prophylaxis at delivery if indicated
> 34 weeks PPROM
group B strep prophylaxis beyun on admission and continued until delivery
antibiotics for PPROM
ampicillin 2g IV once, followed by 1g q6hrs
steroids and PPROM
only if patient <34 weeks
for fetal lung maturity
betamethasone
corticosteroid
for fetal lung maturity
12mg IM daily - 2 doses