Term Premature Rupture of Fetal Membranes
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: i. Gestational age 37weeks plus zero day to 41 weeks plus 2 days ii. Singleton pregnancy iii. Age 2034 years iv. Adequate pelvis v. Vertex presentation vi. Cervical dilatation less than 4cm vii. Live baby with normal cardiotocography (CTG) readings and ultrasound finding
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: I. Age 34 years II. Gestational age41weeks plus 2 days III. Multiple pregnancy IV. Chorioamnionitis V. Medical disorders in pregnancy VI. Obstetric complications VII. Grand multipara VIII. Previous caesarean delivery IX. Meconium stained liquour X. Cephalopelvic disproportion XI. Malpresentation XII. Intrauterine fetal death XIII. Prolonged PROM XIV. Cervical dilatation up to 4cm XV. In vitro fertilization pregnancies XVI. Multiple vaginal examinations prior to presentation XVII. Cervical incompetence
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome measure was the final route of delivery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes were the PROM to Delivery Interval, Latency Period and Recruitment to Delivery Interval Delivery Complications like Post Partum haemorrhage, Contractility Patterns, Fetal and Perinatal Outcomes as exemplified by APGAR Scores asphyxia as a measure of presumed perinatal , NICU Admissions and Care, and the Length of the NICU Admission. | — |
Countries
Nigeria
Contacts
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi