PRETERM LABOUR

Question 1

Types of PRETERM

Answer 1

•Extremely preterm < 28 weeks

•Very preterm (28-32 weeks)

•Moderate preterm (32-34 weeks)

•Late preterm (34-36 weeks)

Question 2

Management of Preterm Labour
(This usually can Prevent Preterm birth 50% of the time)

Answer 2

• Corticosteroids (betamethasone, dexamethasone) : Lungs dvt

•Topolytic: Nifedipine/Terbutaune : Stop Contractions

• Mangnseium Sulphate : Improves Neurological side

• Prophylactic Antibiotics

Question 3

When to Deliver?

Answer 3

Mum is bleeding
Fetal Wellbeing is reduced
PROM

Question 4

What to do when pt comes with Preterm Labour

Answer 4

IV Line
Neonatologist
Pain Medication
Monitor Pt