preterm labor obstetrics & gynecology hospital of fudan university xu huan
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Preterm Labor
Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University
Xu Huan
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Introdution
Labor and delivery between 28 – 36+6 weeks 5%-10% be the leading cause of perinatal morbidity and
mortality Survival rates have increased and morbidity has
decreased because of technologic advances
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Survival by gestational age among live-born resuscitated infants
In: Creasy, Resnik . Maternal – Fetal Medicine, 2009
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Pathophysiology
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The preterm parturition syndrome. Multiple pathologic processes can lead to activation of the common pathway of parturition.
Ascending intrauterine infections stage I changing flora vagina/cervix, II Microorganism alocated between the amnion and chorion, III intra amniotic infection, IV fetal invation In: Creasy, Resnik . Maternal – Fetal Medicine, 2009
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Genital * Bacterial vaginosis (BV) * Group B streptococcus * Chlamydia * Mycoplasmas
Intra-uterine * Ascending (from genital tract) * Transplacental (blood-borne) * Transfallopian (intraperitoneal)
* Iatrogenic (invasive procedures)
Extra-uterine * Pyelonephritis * Malaria * Typhoid fever * Pneumonia * Listeria * Asymptomatic bacteriuria
Infections associated with preterm delivery
In:Jane Norman.Preterm labor 2005
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Integrins
Stretch Inflammation Abruption Stress
↑IL-1β↑TNF-α
Thrombin ↑ CRH↑ Estrogen
↑COX2↓ PGDH↓ PR-B
↑ MMPs↑ IL-6 and 8
PTL or PPROM
Principal biomechanical mechanisms responsible for chain pathways of preterm parturition COX2=cyclooxygenase2, PGDH=prostaglandin dehydrogenase PR-B=Progesteron receptorB.CRH=corticotropin releasing hormon MMPs=matrix metallo proteinase In: Creasy, Resnik . Maternal – Fetal Medicine, 2009
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Risk Factors(1) Previous preterm delivery Low socioeconomic status Maternal age <18 years or >40 years Preterm premature rupture of the membranes Multiple gestation Maternal history of one or more spontaneous second-trimester abortions Maternal complications (medical or obstetric)
Lack of prenatal care
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Risk Factors(2)
Uterine causes Myomata (particularly submucosal or subplacental) Uterine septum Bicornuate uterus Cervical incompetence
Abnormal placentation
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Risk Factors(3)
Infectious causesChorioamnionitisBacterial vaginosisAsymptomatic bacteriuriaAcute pyelonephritisCervical/vaginal colonization
Fetal causesIntrauterine fetal deathIntrauterine growth retardationCongenital anomalies
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Diagnosis
Documented uterine contractions(4 per 20 minutes or 8 per 60 minutes)
Documented cervical change (cervical effacement of 80% or cervical dilatation of 2cm or more)
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Forecast
uterine activity monitoring. Ultrasound Examination of Cervical length Fetal Fibronectin
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PRETERM LABOR Most mortality and
morbidity is experienced by babies born before 34 weeks
Goldenberg, Obstetrics & Gynaecology 11-2002
Major Risks of Preterm Delivery
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Treatment(1)
An initial assessment: ascertain cervical length and dilatation and the station and nature of the presenting part
Bed Rest : be placed in the lateral decubitus position
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Although bed rest is often prescribed for women at high risk for preterm labor and delivery, there are no conclusive studies documenting its benefit.
A recent meta-analysis found no benefit to bed rest in the prevention of preterm labor or delivery.
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Treatment(2)
Tocolytic therapyMagnesium sulfate (Intracellular calcium
antagonism) has become the drug of choice for initiating tocolytic therapy.
Terbutaline (Bricanyl) Beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist sympathomimetic; decreases free intracellular calcium ions
Nifedipine(Procardia) Calcium channel blocker
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Tocolytic Therapy Prostaglandin synthetase inhibitors:
indomethacin, administered both orally and rectally
Ritodrine (Yutopar) Same as terbutaline Nifedipine Indomethacin (Indocin)
Prostaglandin inhibitor
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Tocolytic therapy may offer some short-term benefit in the management of preterm labor.
A delay in delivery can be used to administer corticosteroids to enhance pulmonary maturity and reduce the severity of fetal respiratory distress syndrome,
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also be used to facilitate transfer of the patient to a tertiary care center
No study has convincingly demonstrated an improvement in survival, long-term perinatal morbidity or mortality, or neonatal outcome with the use of tocolytic therapy alone.
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Potential Complications Associated With the Use of Tocolytic Agents :
Magnesium sulfate
• Pulmonary edema
• Profound hypotension*
• Profound muscular paralysis*
• Maternal tetany*
• Cardiac arrest*
• Respiratory depression*
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Beta-adrenergic agents • Hypokalemia• Hyperglycemia• Hypotension• Pulmonary edema• Arrhythmias• Cardiac insufficiency• Myocardial ischemia• Maternal death
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Indomethacin (Indocin) • Renal failure• Hepatitis• Gastrointestinal bleeding
Nifedipine (Procardia) • Transient hypotension
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Treatment(3)
Corticosteroid Therapy Dexamethasone and betamethasone for fetal maturation reduces mortality, respiratory
distress syndrome and intraventricular hemorrhage in infants between 28 and 34 weeks of gestation.
benefits start at 24 hours and last up to seven days after treatment
The potential benefits or risks of repeated administration of corticosteroids after seven days are unknown.
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Treatment(4)
Antibiotic Therapywomen who received antibiotics sustained
pregnancy twice as long as those who did not receive antibiotics
had a lower incidence of clinical amnionitis. poor fetal outcome (death, respiratory
distress, sepsis, intraventricular hemorrhage or necrotizing colitis) occurred less frequently in women receiving antibiotics
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Treatment(5) Labor and deliverey
With modern neonatal care, the lower limit of potential viability is 24 weeks or 500g, although these limits vary with the expertise of the neonatal intensive care unit.
Continuous fetal heart monitoring and prompt attention to abnormal fetal heart rate patterna are extremely important.
With a vertex presentation, vaginal delivery is preferred. Use of outlet forceps and an episiotomy to shorten the
second stage are advocated. Cesarean section for delivery of the very low birth weight
baby For the breech fetus estimated at less than 1500g, neonatal
outcome is improved by cesarean section
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Premature of membrane
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Definition
Premature rupture of the membranes (PROM) is defined as amniorrhexis (spontaneous rupture of membranes) prior to the onset of labor at any stage of gestation
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Incidence
PROM occurs in about 10-15% of all delivery
PROM is associated with 10% of term pregnancy
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Cause of PROM(1)
The cause of PROM is not clearly understood, perhaps associated with the follow factors:TraumaSexual intercourse (particularly in the late
gestational weeks) lax of internal os of uterine
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Cause of PROM(2)
Vaginal infection due to bacteria, virus, TOXO, CMV, HPV, HSV, et al STDs sexually transmitted diseases play an important role in the cause of PROM, because such infections are more commonly found in women with PROM than in those without PROM
Increased of intra-uterine pressure (such as multiple pregnancy and hydraminios)
Abnormalities in presentation and position
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Cause of PROM(3)
Smoking the risk of PROM is at lease doubled in women who smoke during pregnancy
Other factors for PROM include the follow Prior PROM A short cervical length Prior preterm delivery Bleeding in early pregnancy
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Manifestation and Diagnosis
Fluid passing through the vagina suddenly, and then small amounts of fluid flow through the vagina intermitently, particularly when the increased of abdorminal pressure (cough, sneeze, et al)
Intermittent urinary leakage is common during pregnancy, especially near term
Increased vaginal secretions in pregnancy Perineal moisture Increased cervical discharge Urinary incontinence Vesicovaginal fistula
May be mistaken for the fluid
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Experimental Test(1)
The Nitrazine test uses pH to distinguish amniotic fluid from urine and vaginal secretions, the paper turns dark blue in response to the amniotic fluid
Amniotic fluid is quite alkaline having a pH above 7.0, but vaginal secretions in pregnancy usually have pH values of less 6.0
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Experimental Test(2)
The “fern” test : placing a sample on a microscopic slide, air drying, and examining for ferningThe amniotic fluid does fernThe other fluid does not fern
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Risk of PROM
Preterm labor: 75% Intrauterine infection(chorioamnionitis, 30-
50% of case) Puerperal infection
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Fetal and neonatal complications
Fetal and neonatal pneumonia, sepsis Neonatal respiratory distress syndrone Neurologic dysfunction Intracranial hemorrhage Prolapse of umbilical cord Abruptio placenta
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Evaluation
The gestational age( LMP, ultrasound and uterus fundal height measurement)
The presence of uterine contractions (abdominal examination) The amount of amniotic fluid (ultrasound) Fetal heart rate (FHR monitor) Fetal maturity (L/S or PG) The likelihood of chorioamnionitis (white blood cell count) The likelihood of prolapse of umbilical cord
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Management(1)
Conservative expectant management Management of chorioamnionitis Tocolytic therapy Use of corticosteroids Labor and delivery Surfactant therapy
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Management(2)
If PROM occurs at term(37 weeks’ gestational age or more), awaiting the onset of spontaneous labor for 12-24h should be considered, because spontaneous labor will ensue in 90% of patients within 24 hours
If the time from PROM to the inset of labor exceeds 24h, induction of labor should be considered by oxytocin
If the evaluation suggests intrauterine infection or chorioamnionitis, antibiotic and delivery are indicated and the antibiotic prescribed should have a broad spectrum of coverage
If the infant is a preterm breech, and the onset of PROM occurs after 30 weeks’ of gestational, possibly by ceasarean delivery
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Management(3)
If the gestational age is less 30 weeks’, vaginal deliverly should be chosen
If the fetus is significantlypreterm and the absence of infection, expectant management is generally chosen
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Management(4)
Patients must be assessed carefully Uterine tenderness daily Electronic fetal monitoring used frequently Fetal movement monitoring by the mother Frequent ultrasound assessment helps to determine
amniotic fluid Frequently WBC counts, usually daily for several days Antibiotic should be used and antibiotic therapy may
prolong the latency period after preterm PROM and improve the perinatal outcome
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Management(5)
To enhance fetal pulmonary matrurity in patients with preterm PROMCorticosteroid therapy (such as
betamethasone and dexamethasone) is generally recommended in patients whose gestational age is 34 weeks’ or less
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