prolonged rupture of membranes

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Prolonged rupture of membranes refers to a rupture of membranes lasting longer than 18-24 hours (i.e. between time of rupture and time of delivery) . This situation can occur in either the term or pre-term newborns where in the latter case it is also termed prolonged preterm rupture of membranes.

Complications

  • increased risk of neonatal sepsis
  • pulmonary hypoplasia can develop when there is very long-standing rupture of membranes causing persistent oligohydramnios

See also

Siehe auch:
und weiter:
Assoziationen und Differentialdiagnosen zu prolonged rupture of membranes:
Lungenhypoplasie
 
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