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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Early pregnancy with sharp abdominal pain shoulder pain dizziness — possible tubal rupture.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Early positive pregnancy test plus one-sided cramping then severe pain.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shoulder tip pain dizziness fainting pale skin.
Scene hazards: Internal hemorrhage, Shock
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 — ectopic pregnancy suspected internal bleeding.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Help lie still on back.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Trendelenburg not required — flat with legs up if shock signs.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Track consciousness every minute for dispatcher.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 surgical emergency obstetrics.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Last menstrual period and pregnancy test status.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Emergency laparoscopy and possible transfusion.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Rh status matters — hospital gives Rhogam if indicated.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume miscarriage cramping only — ectopic kills.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT delay for ultrasound at clinic if acutely ill.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Ectopic pregnancy always has vaginal bleeding first
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Internal bleeding may occur without visible external bleeding — shoulder pain key sign.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Death from missed ruptured ectopic.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Embryo implants outside uterus — tube can rupture and bleed internally.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Pain may precede visible external bleeding.