week 4: rupture of membranes Flashcards
1
Q
what are the two tests to confirm if membranes have ruptured
A
ferrying and nitrazine
2
Q
what is meconium and what do you do if you see it in amniotic fluid
A
call NICU
do not rub baby
suction
3
Q
when do you do a vaginal exam
A
when you feel you need to bear down
change in fetal heart rate
when membranes rupture
4
Q
what is the management for chorioamnionitis
A
induce labor and IV antibiotics
5
Q
what is GBS
A
basically normal vaginal floura what is benign to mum but can be bad for baby
6
Q
what is the dosing for GBS positive mom for penicillin
A
5 million units of penicillin G loading
then manitenence of 2.5 million units IV until birth Q4 hours
