Point-of-Care Ultrasound Facilitates Management of Ruptured Ectopic Pregnancy. Issue 5 (May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Moake, Matthew M.; Price, Amanda B.; Titus, M. Olivia; Barnes, Ryan M.
• Other Names: Deanehan J. Kate section editor.
• Is Part Of: Pediatric emergency care. Volume 37:Issue 5(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-05
• Subjects: ruptured ectopic pregnancy -- point-of-care ultrasound -- reassessment; Pediatric emergencies -- Periodicals; 618.92002505
• DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002375
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0749-5161

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Abdominal pain in the pregnant adolescent presents a diagnostic dilemma with potential life-threatening etiologies. We present a case where point-of-care ultrasound was used to facilitate diagnosis and expedite lifesaving management of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. We further review the technique and literature for first-trimester transabdominal point-of-care ultrasound.