Preterm Labour

Question 1

Commonest cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity in the UK

Answer 1

Preterm labor

Question 2

The major long-term consequences of prematurity is

Answer 2

Neurodevelopment distability

Question 3

Cervical lenght in normal pregnancy

Answer 3

40 mm at 18 w

Question 4

Diagnostic tests for PTL

Answer 4

• TVS: assess the cx length
• fetal fibronectin

Question 5

What is established PTL

Answer 5

Progressive cx dilatation from 4 cm w/regular contractions

Question 6

Rescue cerclage

Answer 6

Emergency procedure in a woman with premature cx dilatation & often w/exposed fetal membranes

Question 7

Benifits of antenatal corticosteroids

Answer 7

Reduces:
- RDS
- intraventricular hmg