Journal of Urgent Care Medicine

How Useful Is Ultrasound in Diagnosing Extrauterine Gravidities?

Urgent message: Ultrasound can provide essential data in the urgent care evaluation of gynecological and obstetrical problems, such as suspected ectopic pregnancy (and is the test of choice for first-trimester pregnant women with abdominal pain or vaginal bleeding). Andrew Alaya, MD, MSc and Harold Pelikan, MD INTRODUCTION An ectopic pregnancy or extrauterine gravidity (EUG) is a pregnancy that implants outside of the uterus. In 90% to 95% of EUGs, the pregnancy lies in the fallopian …

An Urgent Care Approach to Complications and Conditions of Pregnancy Part 2

Urgent message: From pregnancy confirmation to the evaluation of bleeding, urgent care centers are often the initial location for management of obstetric-related issues. Careful use of evidence-based guidelines is the key to successful outcomes. DAVID N. JACKSON, MD, FACOG and PETAR PLANINIC, MD, FACOG Case Presentation Urgent care providers are called upon to manage a variety of complaints in pregnancy. Some conditions can be managed at the urgent care center whereas others require stabilization and …