Question

If PROM occurs before viability, what is the typical management?

a) Immediate induction of labor
b) Observation and conservative management
c) Surgical intervention
d) Antibiotic therapy and bed rest

Answer 1

The typical management for PROM occurring before viability is observation and conservative management.

Step-by-step explanation:

PPROM stands for preterm premature rupture of membranes and it refers to the condition where the amniotic sac leaks fluid before 38 weeks of gestation. If PROM occurs before viability which is generally considered to be before 24 weeks of gestation the typical management is observation and conservative management.

Since the fetus is not yet viable, immediate induction of labor is not recommended and surgical intervention is not necessary unless there are complications. Antibiotic therapy may be considered to prevent infection, but bed rest is not typically a recommended management strategy.