This document is a guideline for the management of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia in pregnant women. It provides definitions, clinical features, monitoring protocols, and treatment options for these conditions. The document also includes recommendations for the timing of delivery and postpartum care. It is based on the guidelines provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
This document provides guidelines for the management of epilepsy in pregnancy. It discusses the risks associated with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) during pregnancy, including fetal risks and adverse effects on the mother. The document also covers management during the preconception period, antepartum care, intrapartum care, and postpartum care. It emphasizes the importance of regular monitoring, planning,…
This document is a guideline for the management of Primary Post Partum Haemorrhage (PPH) provided by the University of Ruhuna, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It includes information on the definition and classification of PPH, identification of risk factors, prevention strategies, clinical management, surgical options, and post-operative care. The document emphasizes the…
This document is a guideline for the management of heart disease in pregnancy. It provides recommendations for various aspects of care, including labor and delivery, antibiotic prophylaxis, anesthesia, monitoring, management of heart failure, and postpartum care. The document emphasizes the importance of pre-pregnancy optimization, frequent antenatal follow-up, and meticulous monitoring to ensure optimal outcomes for…
This document is a guideline for the management of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy. It provides information on the risk factors, signs and symptoms, initial assessment and treatment, anticoagulant therapy, management of massive life-threatening PE, maintenance treatment of VTE, therapy during labor and delivery, postnatal anticoagulation, prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, and…
This document is a guideline on the management of Rhesus negative mothers in pregnancy. It provides information on the process of sensitization, potential events that can lead to sensitization, and the recommended management strategies for Rhesus negative mothers. The document includes recommendations for checking antibody levels, conducting tests on partners’ blood, obtaining cord blood samples,…
This document is a guideline on the management of breech presentation at term, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the use of External Cephalic Version (ECV) to turn the fetus to a cephalic presentation, as well as the contraindications and considerations for performing ECV. The document…
