[Results and experiences with the premature labor prevention program].

Abstract

From August 1992 to August 1993 we used the Prematurity Prevention Programme at 50 Pat. (23 + 1 to 34 + 0 pregnancy week) with premature labour or with a premature rupture of membranes. The results tally for the most part with the results in the literature. The combination of a positive bacteriological cut, of a positive identification of fibronectin and of a CRP-value > or = 2.0 mg/dl indicate and advanced degree of symptoms of premature birth through infection. With the examinations of the Prematurity Prevention Programme we have a simple technical and systematic programme for assessment symptoms of premature birth. The clinical use of this programme is a good help at the medical care of high risk patients.