Preterm Labor Flashcards
1
Q
etiology of preterm labor
A
PROM Incompetent cervix Multiple gestation Previous hx Emotional stress
2
Q
clinical manifestation of PL
A
Low back pain
Suprapubic pressure
Vaginal pressure
Cervical dilatation
3
Q
3 signs and symptoms of miscarriage
A
Regular uterine contraction (4:20)
Cervical dilatation
Cervical effacement
4
Q
too little oxygen or blood flow to the intestine at birth or later= heavy growth of bacteria
A
Necrotising enterocolitis
5
Q
preterm neonates develops?
A
hypoglycemia
6
Q
conservative treatment of Preterm delivery
A
bed rest in lateral
Hydration IVF
Monitor FHR and contraction
7
Q
tocolytic therapy for preterm delivery
A
beta mimetic agents ritodrine (yutopar) ; glucose rise and hypokalemia
8
Q
tocolysis drugs MITN
A
Magnesium
Terbutaline
Indomethacine
Nifedipine
9
Q
2 types of cervical cerclage
A
prophylactic cerclage - 12-14 wks
rescue cerclage - when cvx changes
