| CLINICAL PRACTICE PROTOCOL |
| Preterm Prelabour Rupture Of Membranes (PPROM) |
| SCOPE (Area): Maternity Unit |
| SCOPE (Staff): Medical, Midwifery |
Printed versions of this document SHOULD NOT be considered up to date / current
Rationale
See Maternity ehandbook for guideline - Premature Prelabour Rupture of Membrane Ballarat Health Service utilises the guidelines as the main reference for management Premature Prelabour Rupture of Membrane and any deviation from the standard guideline must be under the direction of the Consultant Obstetritian and document in the medical record. |
Expected Objectives / Outcome
The Maternity ehandbook is the guideline used for Maternity care at Ballarat Health Service. |
Detailed Steps, Procedures and Actions
The Maternity ehandbook is the guideline used for Maternity care at Ballarat Health Service. |
Related Documents
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CPP0054 - Group B Streptococcus (GBS) Maternal And Neonatal Screening And Treatment |
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CPP0485 - Preterm Labour Management |
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SOP0001 - Principles Of Clinical Care |
References
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King Edward Memorial Hospital Clinical Guidelines |
Appendix
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Consumer Information When your waters break early SCV |
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PPROM 23 weeks |
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PPROM 23-33 weeks |
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PPROM 34-36 weeks |
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Safer Care Victoria Preterm pre-labour rupture of membranes |
| Reg Authority: Clinical Online Ratification Group | Date Effective: 02/02/2022 |
| Review Responsibility: Midwife | Date for Review: 30/09/2024 |
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