Core Em Podcast

We review threatened abortion and the complexities in its care. Hosts: Stacey Frisch, MD Brian Gilberti, MD https://media.blubrry.com/coreem/content.blubrry.com/coreem/Threatened_Abortion.mp3 Download One Comment Tags: OBGYN Show Notes Background Defined as vaginal bleeding during early pregnancy (before 20 weeks) with a closed cervical os, no passage of fetal tissue, and IUP on ultrasound Occurs in 20-25% of all pregnancies. Initial Assessment and Management Priority is to assess patient stability, establish good IV access, FAST may be helpful in identifying some ruptured ectopics early Broad differential diagnosis is crucial to avoid mistaking conditions like ectopic pregnancy for other emergencies. Importance of a detailed history and physical examination. Diagno