Summary PRETERM LABOUR(PPROM)-OBGYN ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS IRELAND

OG 2.2
Anatomy of the Female Pelvis


OG 3.6 Fetal Medicine
Class Senior Cycle 1
Course Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Code SC1 Obs
Title Pre-term labour and Premature
Rupture of Membranes
Date May 2020
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Department of Anatomy
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

, Learning Objectives:
Preterm Labour (PTL)
• To understand the risk factors predisposing to
preterm labour

• To be aware of the signs, symptoms and clinical
presentation of preterm labor

• To understand the aetiologies and differential
diagnosis of preterm labour

• To be able to discuss the management of preterm
labour
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Learning Objectives:
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes (PPROM)
• To understand the history, physical findings and diagnostic
methods to confirm preterm premature rupture of membranes
(PPROM)

• To list the risk factors predisposing to PPROM

• To understand the risks and benefits of expectant management
versus immediate delivery in the setting of PPROM

• To be aware of the methods of monitoring the mother and the
fetal status during expectant management of PPROM

• To be aware of outcome with PPROM at very preterm or
periviable gestations
Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI

, Skills Objectives- PTL & PPROM
• To obtain a complete history and perform an abdominal
examination in a case of threatened preterm labour

• To obtain a history and conduct an abdominal examination in
a case of PPROM




Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology,
RCSI