CHRONIC HYPERTENSION-OB5

This document is a guideline for the management of normal labor provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It covers various aspects of labor management, including the diagnosis of labor, criteria for admission to the labor room, preparation for labor, initial assessment, management of the first, second, and third…

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 for the management of intrapartum fetal monitoring in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the importance of fetal monitoring during labor and provides recommendations for measuring fetal heart rate using intermittent auscultation or continuous cardiotocography (CTG). The document also covers the use of…

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 guide on the management of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) in pregnancy. It provides information on the definition, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for various types of thrombocytopenia that can occur during pregnancy. The document also includes recommendations for monitoring platelet counts, potential complications, and the involvement of different healthcare professionals in…

This document is about prenatal diagnosis, which is the early identification of fetuses with chromosomal abnormalities. It discusses the procedures of amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, as well as non-invasive prenatal testing using maternal plasma DNA. It also mentions the indications for considering maternal plasma DNA testing and the various screening tests available for chromosomal…