Premature rupture of membranes

Question 1

what is a rupture of membrane?

Answer 1

spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac and leakage of amniotic fluid beginning before the onset of labour at any gestational age

Question 1

when do membranes rupture?

Answer 1

before the completion of 37 weeks of gestation

Question 2

when is a rupture of membrane diagnosed?

Answer 2

after the patient reports either a sudden gush of fluid or a slow leak of fluid from the vagina

Question 3

what is the most common maternal complication of preterm PROM?

Answer 3

Chorioamnionitis (bacterial infection of the amniotic cavity)

Question 4

what is fetal distress?

Answer 4

Inadequate amount of oxygenation. Uncommon complication of pregnancy