Identifying infection in women with P‑PROM

Question 1

Do not use any one of the following in isolation to confirm or exclude intrauterine infection in women with P‑PROM

Answer 1

• A single test of C‑reactive protein
• White blood cell count
• Measurement of fetal heart rate using cardiotocography
• If the results of the clinical assessment or any of the tests are not consistent with each other, continue to observe the woman and consider repeating the tests