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 venous thromboembolism (VTE) and pulmonary embolism (PE) in pregnancy. It provides information on the risk factors, signs and symptoms, initial assessment and treatment, anticoagulant therapy, management of massive life-threatening PE, maintenance treatment of VTE, therapy during labor and delivery, postnatal anticoagulation, prevention of post-thrombotic syndrome, and…
This document is a guideline on the management of breech presentation at term, provided by the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the use of External Cephalic Version (ECV) to turn the fetus to a cephalic presentation, as well as the contraindications and considerations for performing ECV. The document…
This document provides guidelines and recommendations for the management of Trial of Labour After Caesarean Delivery (TOLACS) in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the University of Ruhuna. It discusses the increasing rates of Caesarean deliveries worldwide and the risks associated with repeat Caesarean deliveries. The document emphasizes the benefits of TOLACS, including decreased…
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 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 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…
