Dr. Chapaβs Clinical Pearls. π₯ Clinical Practice UPDATE: IAI and FEVER (April 29, 2024) π₯
Apr 30, 2024
The podcast discusses the updated criteria for diagnosing intra-amniotic infection by ACOG, highlighting the importance of accurate interpretation and prompt antibiotic treatment. It challenges the traditional requirement of fever as a diagnostic criterion and emphasizes the complexity of diagnosing intramniotic infection and maternal fever. The episode also explores recent guidelines on treating intramuniotic infections without fever, based on a Michigan study showing the presence of IAI in sepsis-related deaths even without fever.
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Introduction
00:00 β’ 3min
ACOG Practice Update on Criteria for Suspected Diagnosis of IAI
02:49 β’ 2min
Update on Diagnosing Intramniotic Infection and Maternal Fever
04:28 β’ 10min
Clinical Update: ACOG Guidelines on Intramuniotic Infection
14:43 β’ 4min
Analysis of Intramuniotic Infection and Sepsis Mortality Study
18:26 β’ 5min