CHRONIC HYPERTENSION-OB5

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 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 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 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…

This document is a guideline for the management of preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes (PPROM). It provides information on the diagnosis, risk factors, and management options for PPROM at different gestational ages. The document also discusses the potential risks and complications associated with PPROM and provides references for further reading.

This document is a guideline for the management of bacterial sepsis in pregnancy. It provides information on the definition, risk factors, presentation, investigations, common organisms, and management of bacterial sepsis in pregnant women. It also includes recommendations for the time and mode of delivery, prevention, and management of puerperal sepsis. The document references various guidelines…