Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Preterm Labor: Clinical Management, Epidemiological Trends, and Emergency Nursing Interventions in Maternal Health
Abstract
Background: Preterm labor (PTL), defined as regular uterine contractions with cervical change between 20 and 37 weeks' gestation, is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is a complex syndrome driven by multiple etiologies, including infection, inflammation, uterine overdistension, and vascular pathology.
Aim: This article synthesizes interdisciplinary perspectives on PTL, aiming to clarify its definition, pathophysiology, and evidence-based management. It emphasizes a risk-stratified approach to diagnosis and treatment to optimize neonatal outcomes while avoiding unnecessary interventions.
Methods: A comprehensive review is presented, covering the epidemiology, multifactorial pathophysiology, and clinical evaluation of PTL. Diagnostic methods include history, physical exam, transvaginal ultrasound for cervical length, and biomarkers like fetal fibronectin. Management strategies are analyzed, focusing on the gestational age-based application of antenatal corticosteroids, tocolysis, magnesium sulfate for neuroprotection, and Group B Streptococcus prophylaxis.
Results: Accurate diagnosis remains challenging, as most symptomatic patients do not deliver imminently. Risk stratification using cervical length and biomarker testing is crucial. Time-sensitive interventions, particularly antenatal corticosteroids and magnesium sulfate, significantly improve neonatal outcomes when appropriately targeted to high-risk patients between 24 and 34 weeks gestation.
Conclusion: Effective management of PTL requires an integrated, interdisciplinary approach. Mastery of diagnostic criteria, risk stratification, and the timely administration of evidence-based therapies is essential to reduce the global burden of prematurity.
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