How do you know if you have chorioamnionitis?
Chorioamnionitis is an infection of the placenta and the amniotic fluid. It happens more often when the amniotic sac is broken for a long time before birth. The major symptom is fever. Other symptoms include a fast heart rate, sore or painful uterus, and amniotic fluid that smells bad.
What is the nursing diagnosis for chorioamnionitis?
The primary clinical findings associated with chorioamnionitis include maternal fever (>/= 38.0 degrees C), maternal (>100 bpm) and/or fetal tachycardia (>160 bpm), increased leukocytes, uterine tenderness, purulent of foul smelling amniotic fluid.
How is subclinical chorioamnionitis diagnosed?
Chorioamnionitis was diagnosed by microscopic examination of the placenta and cords.
Is chorioamnionitis serious?
Chorioamnionitis is a serious condition in pregnant women in which the membranes that surround the fetus and the amniotic fluid are infected by bacteria.
Who is at risk for chorioamnionitis?
Multiple studies have reported risk factors for chorioamnionitis, including longer duration of membrane rupture, prolonged labor, nulliparity, African American ethnicity, internal monitoring of labor, multiple vaginal exams, meconium-stained amniotic fluid, smoking, alcohol or drug abuse, immune-compromised states.
Why are newborns at risk for infection?
Newborns are particularly susceptible to certain diseases, much more so than older children and adults. Their new immune systems aren’t adequately developed to fight the bacteria, viruses, and parasites that cause these infections.
How do you rule out chorioamnionitis?
Diagnosis and Tests Chorioamnionitis is most often diagnosed by physical exam and discussion of the symptoms. Other clues can be found by taking a blood sample from the mother and checking for bacteria. In addition, the doctor might take samples of the amniotic fluid (the fluid around the fetus) to look for bacteria.
Can chorioamnionitis be treated?
How is chorioamnionitis treated? If your doctor diagnoses chorioamnionitis, he or she may treat you with antibiotics to help treat the infection. However, often the treatment is to deliver the fetus. If the newborn has an infection, he or she will be given antibiotics as well.
Can UTI cause chorioamnionitis?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can lead to chorioamnionitis if they are not treated. Find out more about the symptoms of a urinary tract infection. Women do not always have symptoms of UTIs.