IOL+augmentation-OB23

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 set of guidelines and information regarding instrumental vaginal delivery, which is a method of assisted childbirth. It includes indications for when instrumental vaginal delivery may be necessary, safety criteria for the procedure, patient consent requirements, details about vacuum extraction/ventouse delivery and forceps delivery, contraindications for ventouse delivery, procedural instructions, choice of…

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 abnormal labor in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It provides definitions and terminologies related to labor, as well as information on the diagnosis and management of various abnormalities that can occur during the first and second stages of labor. The document emphasizes the importance of…

This document is about supplements and dietary advice for pregnant women. It emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy for optimal fetal growth and development. The document discusses the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia and the need for iron and calcium supplementation. It also highlights the benefits of folic acid supplementation in reducing the…

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…