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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…

This document is a guideline for the management of small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It provides information on the definition and classification of SGA fetuses, as well as the risks associated with SGA, such as stillbirth, birth asphyxia, and long-term health complications. The document also discusses the…

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 on the management of preterm labor provided by the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It covers definitions, care for women at risk of preterm labor, diagnosing preterm labor for women with intact membranes, tocolytics, maternal corticosteroids, magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection, intrapartum antibiotics, fetal monitoring,…

This document is a guideline from the University of Ruhuna’s Faculty of Medicine, specifically from the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. It focuses on the management of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS), which are third- and fourth-degree perineal tears that can occur during vaginal birth. The document provides information on the classification of perineal tears,…

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,…