Premature Rupture of Membranes
APGO Educational Objectives
Rationale: Rupture of the membranes prior to labor is a problem for both term and preterm pregnancies. Careful evaluation of this condition may improve fetal and maternal outcome.
The student will be able to describe the following:
- History, physical findings, and diagnostic methods to confirm rupture of the membranes
- Factors predisposing to premature rupture of membranes
- Risks and benefits of expectant management versus immediate delivery
- Methods to monitor maternal and fetal status during expectant management
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