Clinical pitfalls in misoprostol-based medical management of first-trimester induced and presumed spontaneous abortion.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-2017
Institution/Department
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Journal Title
Journal of clinical ultrasound : JCU
Abstract
When administered inappropriately, first-trimester misoprostol management of induced or spontaneous abortion can result in loss or damage of a continuing pregnancy. Despite these serious consequences, such misoprostol exposures continue to occur. Unfortunately, contributing factors and preventive measures receive little attention. We describe the cases of 4 women in whom misoprostol was inappropriately administered during management of induced and presumed spontaneous abortion. In each case, careful adherence to published clinical guidance could have avoided the exposures.
ISSN
1097-0096
Recommended Citation
Wax, Joseph R.; Conroy, Kelley; Pinette, Michael G.; Litton, Christian; and Cartin, Angelina, "Clinical pitfalls in misoprostol-based medical management of first-trimester induced and presumed spontaneous abortion." (2017). MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. 241.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/mmc/241