Notes in 03_Preterm Labour

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Preterm labour}} is onset of labour before {{c2::37}} completed weeks of gestation
Published	02/10/2024	Types of Preterm Labour {{c1::Mildly}} Preterm — {{c2::32-36}} weeks {{c1::Very}} Preterm — {{c2::28-32}} weeks {{c1::Extremely}} Preterm — {{c2::24-2…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Preterm Labour {{c1::Multiple gestation}} {{c1::Pre-eclampsia}} {{c1::Placental Abruption}} {{c1::Infection (STI or UTI)}} {{c1::Cervical su…
Published	02/10/2024	Complications of Preterm Labour{{c1::Respiratory Distress Syndrome}}{{c1::Higher risk of Cerebal Palsy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Babies considered non-viable if they are born {{c1::<23}} weeks gestation
Published	02/10/2024	Babies born at 23 weeks have around {{c1::10}}% chance of survival
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Preterm Labour}}{{c1::Contractions with evidence of cervical change on vaginal examination}}{{c1::Vaginal swab for Foetal fibr…
Published	02/10/2024	The {{c1::Foetal Fibronectin}} test is used to rule out {{c2::Preterm Labor}} using a glycoprotein detected in a woman's cervicovaginal…
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Viable Preterm Labour is via {{c1::Tocolysis}}, {{c1::Steroids}} and {{c1::IV Magnesium Sulfate}}
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Tocolysis}} is given to suppress labour and give time to allow for:{{c2::Further foetal development}}{{c2::Completion of steroid usage}}{{c2::In…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::IV Magnesium Sulfate}} is given during Preterm Labour to protect the foetal brain and reduces risk of {{c2::cerebral palsy}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Preterm Labour}} {{c1::Pregnancy}} {{c1::Regular painful contractions before 37 weeks}} {{c1::Accompanied by cervical changes}}
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