Spontaneous Abortion Flashcards
1
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Definition of Spontaneous Abortion.
Incidence?
A
Pregnancy that ends
2
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Complete abortion
A
Closed. Expelled POC. No Tx.
3
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Incomplete abortion
A
Open. Expelled POC some. Tx: Manual uterine aspiration or D&C
4
Q
Inevitable abortion
A
Open. No POC expelled. Tx: MUA, D&C, Misoprostol, Expectant
5
Q
Threatened abortion
A
Closed. No POC expelled. Tx: Pelvic rest 48 hrs and US to assess fetal viability
6
Q
Missed abortion
A
Closed. No POC expelled. Tx: MUA, D&C, Misoprostol.
7
Q
Intrauterine Fetal Demise
A
No fetal heart tones or cardiac activity. Uterus small for GA. Tx: induce labor, D&E
