II. Indications
- Evaluation for Premature Rupture of Membranes
III. Technique
- Patient lies semi-recumbent for 45 minutes
- Consider elevating buttocks on cushioned pan
- Perform speculum exam after pooling for 45 minutes
IV. Interpretation
- Pooling of fluid suggests Rupture of Membranes
- If no fluid seen
- Apply gentle fundal pressure or have patient cough
- Fluid may be seen passing from cervical os