Induction of Labour
Induction of LabourRead More Induction of Labour Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Pharmacology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary of the induction of labour. Indications Maternal Hypertension in Pregnancy, Pre-eclampsia PROM and PPROM Chorioamnionitis Maternal comorbidities, such as Diabetes Mellitus Fetal Severe growth restriction Postdates pregnancy […]
Oxytocin for Augmentation of Labour
Oxytocin for the Augmentation of LabourRead More Oxytocin for the Augmentation of Labour Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Pharmacology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a short summary on the use of oxytocin for the augmentation of labour. Precautions There should be no evidence of cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) Abnormal […]
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)Read More Preterm Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PPROM) Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a summary on PPROM. Basics This occurs as a rupture of membranes before 37 weeks of gestation. Like PROM, this diagnosis should be confirmed with a […]
Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM)
Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and PPROM Read More Prelabour Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and PPROM Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a basic summary of PROM and PPROM. Basics PROM occurs when you have a patient that has ruptured the membranes but the onset […]
Preterm Labour
Preterm LabourRead More Preterm Labour Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is an article that discusses the basics of preterm labour. Basics Preterm labour occurs when the patient develops regular painful contractions (3 per 10 minutes), occurring < 37 weeks of gestation. Management < 26 […]
An Approach to a Miscarriage
An Approach to a MiscarriageRead More An Approach to a Miscarriage Topics / Obstetrics and Gynaecology / Miscarriage and TOP Your browser does not support the audio element. Summary This is a short approach to an uncomplicate miscarriage. We begin by providing a definition, especially one that fits the South African context. We then classify […]