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
Name two (2) likely organisms from different microbiological categories.
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/ 2
Name three (3) other causes of postpartum fever to consider in this case.
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/ 3
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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/ 3
Total Score: 0 / 8
Percentage: 0%
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