pre term labour

Question 1

term for labour?

Answer 1

37-42 weeks

Question 2

what is post term ?

Answer 2

after 42 weeks

Question 3

Majority of women who present with threatened preterm labour do not deliver. what test is involved?

Answer 3

fibronectin test

Question 4

in pre term pre labour rupture of membranes - what antibiotic do you cover with?

Answer 4

erythromycin

Question 5

what drug/surgical procedure can you use to maximise time in the womb?

Answer 5

nifedipine

surgical closure with mcdonald suture

Question 6

on delivery of a pre term what do you do about cord clamping?

Answer 6

delay it by 3 minutes to reduce need for transfusion and oxygen supplementation

Question 7

what does magnesium sulphate (given in established labour) provide the baby with?

Answer 7

neuroprotection

Question 8

what drug or surgical procedure can be used to delay delivery so that drugs can be administered?

Answer 8

nifedipine or mcdonalds suture (cervix)