OB question- PROM?

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Specializes in Urgent Care.

Can anyone tell me what this stands for? I can't find it in my book. Thanks!

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prom means premature rapture of membrane.hope this answer your querry.

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Specializes in Urgent Care.

Thanks so much!!

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Specializes in LDRP.

premature rupture of membranes--not rapture.

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premature rupture of membranes--not rapture.

ROFL...I was just getting a mental image of what this process might look like, when I saw your correction! HA!

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Or prolonged rupture of membranes.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Or, passive range of motion.:D

Sorry, I know - off topic, but I just couldn't resist.

Yes, premature rupture of membranes.

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