Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Flashcards
1
Q
PID
A
infection of vagina that spreads upwards to genital tract
2
Q
causes
A
clamydia
3
Q
signs
A
bilateral pain
dyspareunia
heavy bleeding
fever
4
Q
investigations
A
high vaginal swab
pelvic examination
pregnancy test
5
Q
why is a pregnancy test done
A
to rule out ectopic pregnancy
6
Q
management
A
IM cefratiaxome + metronidiazole and doxycycline
7
Q
should we have a high or low threshold for PID
A
high
8
Q
complications
A
ectopic pregnancy
infertility
Fiz-hugh Curtis syndrome
9
Q
what is Fiz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
A
perihepatitis
liver capsule form adhesion with abdominal wall or diaphragm
