Preterm labor
- Confirm true preterm labor + gestational age
- Antenatal corticosteroid accelerates fetal lung maturation
- Short-term tocolysis buys time for steroids/transfer
- Nifedipine is a common tocolytic
- Magnesium sulfate for fetal neuroprotection at early gestations
- Treat infection/ruptured membranes according to obstetric context
Use at a glance
- Confirm true preterm labor + gestational age
Treatment options
- Antenatal corticosteroid accelerates fetal lung maturation
- Short-term tocolysis buys time for steroids/transfer
Practical pearls
- Nifedipine is a common tocolytic
Other practical pearls
- Magnesium sulfate for fetal neuroprotection at early gestations
- Treat infection/ruptured membranes according to obstetric context
Self-check
- What does short-term tocolysis buy time for?
Steroids/transfer. - What is confirmed before preterm-labor treatment?
True preterm labor + gestational age.
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