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Spontaneous Abortion
Types of Spont. Abort. - Maternity
Term | Definition |
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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) |