Open AccessPrediction of fetal pulmonary maturity from amniotic fluid obtained from the vagina after premature rupture of the membranes: A patient treated with dexamethasone
Author(s) -
Isherwood D. M.,
McMurray J. A.,
Campbell C.,
Jenkins D. M.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016348109154116
Subject(s) - amniotic fluid , medicine , vagina , fetus , premature rupture of membranes , obstetrics , dexamethasone , urine , amniotic sac , maturity (psychological) , pregnancy , gynecology , surgery , biology , psychology , developmental psychology , genetics
The case presented illustrates the potential of assessing fetal pulmonary maturity by analysing liquor draining vaginally after premature rupture of the membranes. The necessity of carrying out appropriate biochemical tests to detect contamination with maternal urine is emphasized.