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 chronic hypertension during pregnancy. It provides information on the definition of chronic hypertension, pre-pregnancy advice, antihypertensive treatment during pregnancy, monitoring, fetal monitoring, timing of birth, and postnatal monitoring. The document emphasizes the importance of optimizing blood pressure control and offers recommendations for healthcare professionals in managing…
This document is a guideline on the management of gestational hypertension, which is a type of high blood pressure that occurs during pregnancy. It provides definitions of hypertension and severe hypertension, as well as risk factors for gestational hypertension. The document outlines the management approach for different levels of blood pressure, including pharmacological treatment and…
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…
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 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 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,…
