Management Of Ectopic Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
When to do expectant (5)
A
<35 mm Unruptured Asymptomatic No heartbeat hCG <1,000 IU/L
2
Q
What is expectant
A
Closely monitoring patient over 48 hrs
If b-hCG levels rise again or symptoms manifest intervention will be performed
3
Q
Indication for medical (5)
A
<35 mm Unruptured No significant pain No heartbeat hCG <1,500 IU/L
4
Q
What is medical
A
Give methotrexate
Only done if patient willing to attend follow up
5
Q
Indications for surgical (5)
A
>35 mm Ruptured Pain Heartbeat hCG >5,000 IU/L
6
Q
What is surgical
A
Salpingectomy or
Salpingotomy
