Premature Rupture Of Membranes Essay

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Premature Rupture of Membranes

1. Definition:
• Often referred to as PROM (Premature Rupture of Membranes).
• It is the rupture of membranes after 37 weeks gestation, yet prior to the onset of labor
• Most women will end up going into labor on their own within 24 hours

2. What are the causes/risk factors:
• The actual cause is left unknown
• Risk factors include: o Infection of the uterus, cervix, and vagina o Amniotic sac stretches too much because of an increase of fluid or pressure from carrying more than one baby o History of premature rupture of membranes in the past o History of surgery or biopsy on the cervix o Smoking o History of sexually transmitted infections o Low socioeconomic status o Inflammation/infection of the membranes …show more content…

(2016). Medscape: Premature Rupture of Membranes. Retrieved from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/261137-overview#a2

U.S. National Library of Medicine. (2016). MedlinePlus. Medical Encyclopedia: Premature Rupture of Membranes. Retrieved from https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/000512.htm

Hill, A., M.D. and Medina, T.M., M.D. (2006). American Family Physician. Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes: Diagnoses and Management. Retrieved from http://www.aafp.org/afp/2006/0215/p659.html

Moldenhauer, J.S., M.D. (2016) Merck Manual. Professional. Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Abnormalities and Complications of Labor: Premature Rupture of Membranes. Retrieved from http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gynecology-and-obstetrics/abnormalities-and-complications-of-labor-and-delivery/premature-rupture-of-membranes-prom

Doenges, M., Moorhouse, M.F., Murr, A.C. (2013). F. A. Davis. “Nurse’s Pocket Guide:
Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales.13th ed.” pp.

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