SAQ 304 – Obstetrics – postpartum fever and endometritis

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A 23-year-old woman returns to ED with fever six days after a forceps-assisted vaginal delivery. She was discharged on day two with a healthy baby. You suspect endometritis.

Observation Value
Temperature 39.2 C
Heart rate 133 beats/min
Blood pressure 85/50 mmHg
Respiratory rate 24/min
Oxygen saturation 99% on room air
Transvaginal ultrasound showing heterogeneous material in a distended endometrial cavity.
Transvaginal ultrasound

Name two (2) likely organisms from different microbiological categories.

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Name three (3) other causes of postpartum fever to consider in this case.

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The transvaginal ultrasound below shows a distended endometrial cavity with heterogeneous material and no internal vascularity. Outline the specific treatment you would facilitate.

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Total Score: 0 / 8

Percentage: 0%

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