A woman at 32 weeks of pregnancy, presents with Labour pains. On examination, her cervix is dilated and Uterine contractions are felt. The management is:
Now, in this case note - patient is presenting at 32 weeks (i.e., third trimester) with cervix dilated and uterine contractions are felt, which indicate it is a case of early preterm labour and should be managed by giving tocolytics i.e. isoxsuprine hydrochloride.
The tocolytic will delay labor by 48 hours, in the mean while we will give corticosteroids, so that the lung of the fetus matures
Isoxsuprine hydrochloride
Dilatation and Evacuation
Termination of pregnancy
Wait and watch