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 of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
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 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 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 guideline for postnatal care during a hospital stay. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive care to prevent complications and promote the well-being of both the mother and newborn. The document covers various aspects of care, including monitoring vital parameters, pain management, perineal and wound care, bladder care, newborn care, postpartum contraception,…
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 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,…
