Ectopic Pregnancy
Estimated percentage of ectopic pregnancies that go undiagnosed on initial presenation?
40%
What is shock?
The body's response to a pathologic condition such as illness, trauma, or severe physiologic or emotional stress
What is a pulmonary embolus (PE)?
Blood Clot, or thrombus, located within one of the pulmonary arteries
A CVA is commonly referred to as a what?
Stroke
Scrotal complaints comprise what percentage of emergency department visits?
0.5%
The common location of ectopic pregnancies differs between whether that patient has which of these two things?
Natural conception or assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF)
What are the stages of shock?
Compensatory stage, Progressive stage, Irreversible Stage
What is the mortality rate for PE?
50%
A mild stroke may be referred to as what?
The majority of cases occur in what age range?
Adolescent age range
What are the two ultrasonographical approaches that exist for the evaluation of ectopic pregnancy?
Transabdominal and endovaginal
What are the three types of distributive shock?
Neurogenic, Septic, and Anaphylactic
What is a hypercoagulable condition?
A condition that increases the risk of developing blood clots.
What is ataxia?
Lack of voluntary muscle coordination
What are two complications related to testicular torsion?
Loss of testis, infection, infertifility, cosmetic deformity, loss or diminished exocrine and endocrine function
What is the determining hormone for ectopic pregnancy?
Beta-Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
A patient in shock who is having trouble breathing should be placed in what position?
Semi-Fowler Position or sitting
Most PE travel from where?
Deep venous systems within the legs
TIA's are a result of what?
Transient ischemia (temporary loss of blood supply) to the brain
About 20% - 40% of cases of testicular torsion result in what?
Orchiectomy
What is the only absolute contraindication to transvaginal ultrasound
Recent gynecologic surgery
What are the different types of shock?
Hypovolemic, Cardiogenic, Neurogenic, Septic and Anaphylactic
Clinical symptoms of PE?
Dyspnea, tachypnea, tachycardia, diaphoresis, syncope, cyanosis, hypotension, sudden death
FAST acronym stands for what?
Facial Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, Time to call 911
What numerical degree of rotation of the testes compromises blood flow?
90-180 degrees