Premature Rupture of Membranes

Also written as PROM.

At 37 completed weeks this is premature rupture of membranes at term (PROM). (Rupture before 37 weeks is PPROM.)

What our notes say

• At 37 completed weeks this is premature rupture of membranes at term (PROM). (Rupture before 37 weeks is PPROM.) (Integrated case paper: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (160 marks)
• She developed an acute chorioamnionitis, and bacterial infections that precede or follow premature rupture of membranes are most often to blame. (General pathology — Past Paper)
• Premature rupture of membranes, preterm delivery and obstructed labour (Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse)
• Premature rupture of membranes and artificial rupture with a high head (Reproductive Health End of Trimester 2 CAT (MBOG 4223): labour and cord prolapse)
• Topics tested: hypothyroidism, thyroid surgery and anatomy, infertility work-up and treatment, IVF, premature rupture of membranes, neonatal sepsis, childhood anxiety disorders. (Integrated case paper: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (160 marks)
• A 25-year-old had premature rupture of membranes and delivered a boy who was lethargic and apnoeic on day 1 and went into shock. (Paediatrics Year 4 MBChB end of semester CAT: triage, newborn care, growth and d)

Study material on Premature Rupture of Membranes

• Integrated case paper: Medicine, Surgery, Gynaecology and Paediatrics (160 marks)

Related topics

• Birth Asphyxia
• Neonatal Sepsis
• Obstructed Labour
• Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Aspiration Syndromes-1
• Reproductive Health 1 End of Trimester
• Brachial Plexus Injury
• Female Reproductive Pathology
• Ectopic Pregnancy