physiologists have shown that increased fluids improve skeletal muscle performance in prolonged exercise.typical orders provide for 125 ml of intravenous fluids per hour in patients taking limited oral fluids during labor. our purpose in this study was to determine whether increased intravenous fluids affect the progress of labor. in a prospective randomized institutional clinical trial, one-hu...

INTRODUCTION Prolonged rupture of membrane (PROM) is an important risk factor for early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), which is associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality. We reported the incidence and associated risk factors of PROM for culture-proven EONS. METHODOLOGY The medical records of all neonates born at Aga Khan University, Karachi over a period of five years (2007-20...

This study evaluated the risk of brain damage in neonates delivered at < 34 weeks following a prolonged latency after preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM). The medical records of 77 singletons delivered at < 34 weeks with pPROM and 66 singletons delivered at < 34 weeks with preterm labor and intact membranes were reviewed. Latency was divided into four intervals: < or = 24, > 24-< or ...

BACKGROUND According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control guidelines, prolonged rupture of membranes mandates intrapartum antimicrobial prophylaxis for group B Streptococcus whenever maternal GBS status is unknown. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the local incidence, early detection and outcome of early-onset GBS sepsis in neonates born at 35-42 weeks gestation after PROM to women with unknown GBS ...

bacterial vaginosis (bv) has been considered to be the most prevalent infection found in sexually active women. bv is thought to play an important role in the premature rupture of membranes (prom) and preterm birth. preterm delivery accounts for a substantial percentage of low birth weight infants and perinatal mortality and morbidity. bacteroides and prevotella species have been isolated from ...

abstract physiologists have shown that increased fluids improve skeletal muscle performance in prolonged exercise. typical orders provide for 125 ml of intravenous fluids per hour in patients taking limited oral fluids during labor. our purpose in this study was to determine whether increased intravenous fluids affect the progress oflabor. in a prospective randomized institutional clinical tria...

in this case report, it is our purpose to relate our findings concerning bloody discharge as an ominous sign in the conservative management of premature rupture of membranes, (prom) as well as to present relevant findings of the amniotic band syndrome such as amputation of one leg, constriction rings in two fingers, and pseudosyndactyly in the toes of the remaining foot in a 28 week old newborn...

INTRODUCTION Preterm premature rupture of membranes is a common complication of pregnancy associated with significant maternal, fetal and neonatal risks. An understanding of its magnitude and consequences is critical in providing appropriate intervention to prevent poor pregnancy outcomes. OBJECTIVE To describe maternal and perinatal outcomes of preterm premature rupture of membranes at Tikur...