Termination Flashcards
1
Q
surgical abortion timing
A
D+C: up to 14-16wks
D+E: 16 - 20 weeks, very max in Canada until 24 wks (viability….very rare)
2
Q
surgical abortion anaesthetic options
A
GA - in hospital
conscious sedation - clinics
local + oral analgesia - up to 8 weeks
3
Q
medical abortion meds
A
methotrexate + miso vaginally days after
OR
mifepristone + miso (faster!)
4
Q
success rate of med abortion
A
95-98%, better earlier
5
Q
medical abortion in 2nd trimester
A
used for genetics, hold baby + can do pathology
miso vaginally
risk of retained placenta (D&C)
