rupture of membranes
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Complications
- improper use of rupture-of-membranes tests* in pregnant women can lead to severe adverse events, including fetal death[1]
* presence of blood, meconium, antifungal creams, or lubricants from vaginal exams can affect the results of test[1]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 FDA Saftey Alert. Aug 8, 2018 Risks Associated with Use of Rupture of Membranes Tests - Letter to Health Care Providers. https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm616220.htm
FDA News Release. Aug 8, 2018 FDA alerts healthcare providers, women about risks associated with improper use of rupture of membranes tests. https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm616137.htm