Obstetric Providers
Guidelines
Key Differences for Obstetric Providers in 2010 Guidelines compared to 2002 Guidelines
- There are revised algorithms for GBS screening and use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis (IAP) for women with threatened preterm delivery, including one algorithm for preterm labor and one for preterm premature rupture of membranes.
- Recommendations for IAP agents are presented in an algorithm format in an effort to promote use of the most appropriate antibiotic for penicillin-allergic women.
- A minor change has been made to penicillin dosing for those women not allergic to penicillin.
Key Resources
Resources for Obstetric Providers
2010 Guidelines
Questions and Answers Relevant to Obstetric Providers
Algorithms Relevant to Obstetric Providers
- Algorithm for screening for group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization and use of intrapartum prophylaxis for women with preterm labor (PTL) [67 KB, 1 page].
- Algorithm for screening for group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization and use of intrapartum prophylaxis for women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (pPROM). [61 KB, 1 page]
- Recommended regimens for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease [86 KB, 1 page].
- Algorithm for recommended laboratory testing for prenatal screening for group B streptococcal (GBS) colonization [66 KB, 1 page].
Tables Relevant to Obstetric Providers
- Indications and nonindications for intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent early-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease [74 KB, 1 page].
- Procedures for collecting clinical specimens for culture of group B Streptococcus (GBS) at 35–37 weeks’ gestation [50 KB, 1 page].
Slide Sets Relevant to Obstetric Providers
- Early-onset Group B Streptococcal Disease Prevention: For Clinicians (5.2 MB, 53 slides)
- Early-onset Group B Streptococcal Disease Prevention: Procedures for Laboratories (4.1 MB, 54 slides)
Surveillance
Clinical Overview
Print Materials to use With Patients
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