It is a clinically entity where the process of abortion has started but has not progressed to
a state from which recovery is impossible.
Clinical features -
1. Bleeding :- The bleeding is usually slight and bright red in colour.
2. Pain :- Pain appears usually following haemorrhage.
Investigation -
Ultrasonography is helpful in observation of fetal status.
Treatment -
Rest :-
The patient should be in bed for few days until bleeding stops.
Drugs :-
Sedation and relief of pain may be ensured by phenobarbitone 30 mg or diazepam 5 mg
tablet twice daily.
General measures :-
- The patient is advised to preserve the vulval pads and anything expelled out per vaginum,
foor inspection.
- To report if bleeding or pain.
- Routine note of pulse, temperature and vaginal bleeding.
Advice on discharge -
a state from which recovery is impossible.
Clinical features -
1. Bleeding :- The bleeding is usually slight and bright red in colour.
2. Pain :- Pain appears usually following haemorrhage.
Investigation -
Ultrasonography is helpful in observation of fetal status.
Treatment -
Rest :-
The patient should be in bed for few days until bleeding stops.
Drugs :-
Sedation and relief of pain may be ensured by phenobarbitone 30 mg or diazepam 5 mg
tablet twice daily.
General measures :-
- The patient is advised to preserve the vulval pads and anything expelled out per vaginum,
foor inspection.
- To report if bleeding or pain.
- Routine note of pulse, temperature and vaginal bleeding.
Advice on discharge -
- The patient should limit her activities for at least two weeks.
- Avoid heavy work.
- Coitus is contraindicated during this period.
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