Types of Abortions Flashcards
1
Q
Complete abortion
A
US: No products of conception found
Tx: follow up in office
2
Q
Incomplete abortion
A
US: Some products of conception found
Tx: dilation and curettage/medical
3
Q
Inevitable abortion
A
US: products of conception in tact, but intrauterine bleeding present and dilation of cervix
Tx: d&c/medical
4
Q
Threatened abortion
A
US: products of conception intact, intrauterine bleeding, no dilation of cervix
Tx: bed rest, pelvic rest
5
Q
Missed abortion
A
US: Death of fetus but all products of conception present in uterus
Tx: D&C/medical
6
Q
Septic abortion
A
US: infection of uterus and the surrounding area
Tx: D&C and IV antibiotics, such as levofloxacin and metronidazole
