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TEACHERS GUIDE

Preterm birth and premature rupture of the membranes 

(Basic level)

Slide 2.: elaborate why there is a need to understand the importance of preterm birth.

Slide 3.: explain the importance of preterm birth in our society.

Slide 4. explain the rate of preterm births worldwide.

Slide 5.: explain the most important causes of preterm birth. 

Slide 6.-7.: explain the main risk factors for preterm birth.

Slide 8.: explain the aspects of the diagnosis of preterm birth, especially: symptoms, routine cervical length ultrasound screening.

Slide 9.-10: discuss the laboratory methods used in diagnosis of preterm birth, especially: fetal fibronectin determination. 

Slide 11.: explain the symptoms of premature rupture of membranes.

Slide 12.: explain the management of premature rupture of membranes.

Slide 13-14.: explain the treatment of preterm birth, which depends on the gestational age and the presence of possible complications.

Slide 15.: discuss the tocolysis.

Slide 16.: discuss the corticosteroid prophylaxis.

Slide 17.: discuss aspects the administration of magnesium sulfate. 

Slide 18-19.: discuss aspects of antibiotic prophylaxis.

Slide 20.: discuss aspects of amnioinfusion, especially about the advantages of the method.

Slide 21.: explain the options for preventing preterm birth. 

Slide 22.: explain the social aspects of preterm birth.

Slide 23.: summarizes the conclusions of preterm birth and premature rupture of the

membranes.

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