gynecology and obstetrics
Intraamniotic Infection
Prevention of Intraamniotic Infection
Risk of intraamniotic infection is decreased by avoiding or minimizing digital pelvic examinations in women with preterm Prelabor Rupture of Membranes (PROM) . Broad-spectrum antibiotics are given to women with preterm PROM to prolong latency until delivery and decrease risk of infant morbidity and mortality. Universal screening for group Bstreptococcusshould be performed at 35 to 37 weeks gestation for all pregnant patients, and patients who screen positive should be given antibiotic prophylaxis during labor. 