Multiple gestation, hx of preterm birth, and uterine/cervical abnormalities
What are the most common risk factors for preterm labor?
The most commonly ordered conservative intervention for preterm labor.
What is bedrest?
Steroids are not given if this condition is suspected
What is chorio?
Beta-agonist given SQ and IV that is commonly used for preterm contractions and tachysystole.
What is Terbutaline?
What is Effacement?
A test of the ph of vaginal fluids used to look for the presence of amniotic fluid
What is nitrazine paper test?
paper turn blue indicates ph>6.0, membranes ruptured.
A testing method used to evaluate fetal status by observing the response of the fetus’ HR to activity
What is a nonstress test (NST)?
This drug is a progestin that is usually given between 24 and 34 weeks gestation and at risk for PTL within 7 days
What are corticosterioids (Betamethasone)?
do not perform a vaginal exam if these conditions are present
What are Placenta previa and abruption?
cocaine is often found as a causative factor is this condition.
What is Placental Abruption?
A calcuim channel blocker used to treat preterm contractions/ labor.
What is Procardia/nifedipine?
Irregular, usually mild contraction that occur throughout pregnancy and become stronger in the last trimester
What are Braxton Hicks?
two IV's are indicated is this condition is suspected?
What is PPH?
HTN plus proteinuria (300mg/24 hours)
What is a Preeclampsia?
This medication is given to women at delivery if the GBS status is unknown
What are antibiotics? ( Ampicillin )
the evaluation of these two things are needed to confirm a diagnosis of preterm labor
What are contractions and cervix?
too much amniotic fluid, assoc w diabetes and congenital anomalies
what is Polyhydramnios?
Medication given both IV and IM that offers neuroprotection to both mother and fetus?
what is Mag Sulfate?
too little amniotic fluid, assoc with IUGR
oligohydramnios. (fluid important for fetal lung development)
The amount of time for the full benefit from a complete dose of steriods
what is 48 hours?
given between 24-34 weeks gestation