Middle-East OBGYN graduate education (MOGGE) foundation practice guidelines: Prelabor rupture of membranes; practice guideline no. 01-O-19

Abstract

Prelabor rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to rupture of membranes prior to the onset of labor. PROM is a common obstetric disorder that may be associated with significant maternal, fetal and neonatal complications. Diagnosis and management of PROM have been thoroughly investigated in the literature. Nevertheless, many decisions are still debatable. Practice in low-resource settings is prone to several challenges including resource, training, and awareness barriers. This article provides review of the literature and analysis of evidence of management of PROM in general, with attention to debates particularly in low-resource settings.