Monday 3 July 2017

In septic abortion, evacuation of the uterus | NEET Based MCQ

NIME Next Batch PGI Quest in Delhi from 10 August to 20 August


In septic abortion, evacuation of the uterus should be done 

A. Immediately
B. After resuscitation 
C. Immediately after starting antibiotics treatment 
D. 24 Hr after starting antibiotics treatment


Ans. B. After Resustication
Septic abortion:
- Any abortion with clinical evidence of infection of uterus or its contents.
- Rise of temp at least 1000F for at least 24 hours.
- Presence of offensive/ purulent vaginal discharge.
- Presence of evidence of pelvic infection.
- Most commonly follows illegal abortion.
- Infection is polymicrobial.
- Evacuation of uterus after resuscitation is necessary.