Chorioamnionitis Flashcards by Madison T

Q

What kind of presentation would you expect with chorioamnionitis?

A

fever
ruptured membranes
no evidence of UTI or URTI
foul discharge
tachycardia
tenderness of uterus

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What antibiotics do you give in chorio?

A

ampicillin/amoxycillin IV/oral for 7 days

PLUS

erythromycin oral for 7 days

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Complications of chorio

A

bacteremia of mother or fetus
wound infection if C/S
pelvic abscess
infant meningitis - at high risk for cerebral palsy

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