Vaginal infection therapy after premature rupture of the membranes

Vaginal infection therapy after premature rupture of the membranes.

Fig. l In accordance with the technique of infection prophylaxis during labor which we developed two years ago (1), we now use this new method modified accordingly also in cases of premature rupture of the membranes (2). All patients in our prenatal care unit are advised to come to the hospital directly after the membranes have ruptured. Immedi^ ately after admission a thin cathether is fixed o...

the diagnostic power of cervico-vaginal fluid prolactin in the diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes

background premature rupture of membranes (prom) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy that has a major impact on pregnancy outcomes. a diagnostic tool that is non-invasive, specific and quick is needed to predict prom. the purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic power of the vaginal washing fluid prolactin for the diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes and to d...

Premature rupture of membranes.

The management of patients with premature rupture of membranes has changed markedly in the past several years. The basis for this is a combination of a better understanding of newborn physiology, improved neonatal care, refinements in antibiotic therapy, and the widespread use of maternal and fetal monitoring. The best outcome for both mother and infant undoubtedly reflects data based on a comb...

Premature rupture of the membranes

Premature rupture of the membranes (= amniorrhea) occurs in 1% to 2% of all pregnancies and 30% of preterm births (earlier than 37 weeks) are due to the rupture of membranes.The rupture occurs if an imbalance between the resilience of the amnion and the pressure administrated develops; this can have different reasons. An intact amnion with sufficient amniotic fluid is not only essential for the...

the role of vaginal prolactin in diagnosis of premature rupture of membranes