Post-abortion Hemorrhage Management Algorithm
Cervical laceration
 → Direct pressure, silver nitrate for small laceration
 → Repair with absorbable sutures if larger/not easily controlled
Uterine atony or unsure of cause
 → Fundal massage, Begin uterotonic agents while obtaining OBGYN consult
RPOC or hematometra
 → Repeat D&C
Ectopic pregnancy or uterine perforation
 → Laparotomy or Laparoscopy and Repair
Clinical or laboratory evidence of coagulopathy or DIC
 → Immediately transfuse products and contact Critical Care team for massive transfusion protocol, ICU admission.

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 3 years ago
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