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Spontaneous Abortion
Types of Spont. Abort. - Maternity
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| threatened | unexplained, bldng, cramping, back aching |
| inevitable | imminent; bldng + cramping >; internal cervical os dilated; ROM |
| incomplete | parts of products of conception (usually placenta) is retained |
| complete | all products of conception are passed; uterus contracted |
| habitual | occurs consecutively in >3 pregnancies |
| missed | fetus dies but is not expelled; cervix closed; no s+s |
| What is done c incomplete? | dilation & curettage (D&C) |
| What is done c a missed abortion? | induce c Pitocin |
| risk of missed abortion | disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) & infection (sepsis) |