Preterm Labour Flashcards
1
Q
Commonest cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity in the UK
A
Preterm labor
2
Q
The major long-term consequences of prematurity is
A
Neurodevelopment distability
3
Q
Cervical lenght in normal pregnancy
A
40 mm at 18 w
4
Q
Diagnostic tests for PTL
A
- TVS: assess the cx length
- fetal fibronectin
5
Q
What is established PTL
A
Progressive cx dilatation from 4 cm w/regular contractions
6
Q
Rescue cerclage
A
Emergency procedure in a woman with premature cx dilatation & often w/exposed fetal membranes
7
Q
Benifits of antenatal corticosteroids
A
Reduces:
- RDS
- intraventricular hmg
