Premature Rupture of Membranes Flashcards
1
Q
definition
A
prior to onset of labour at or after 37 weeks.
2
Q
how many pregnancies does it occur in
A
8-10%
3
Q
risk factors of PROM
A
lower genital tract infection, or amnion
4
Q
what is the increased risk from PROM
A
incr risk serious infection
5
Q
what happens after PROM
A
60% women go into spontaneous labour within 24h
6
Q
what is the management if the woman has not gone into labour by 24 h
A
induction- vaginal prostaglandin.
7
Q
how should the patient monitor at home
A
take temp every 4h, come in if any sign of fever or change in colour or smell of discharge
8
Q
how often should FHR be recorded
A
at first contact, and every 24h until begin labour
9
Q
how often should the baby be observed
A
1h, 2h, and every 2h until 12h observations complete
