Topical Hemostatic Agents at Time of Obstetric and Gynecologic
2020年7月13日 · Topical hemostatic agents should not be used for routine prophylaxis of postoperative bleeding because these agents may increase the risk of infection, adhesion formation, and other complications. In general, any topical hemostatic agent is more likely to be effective for low pressure, low velocity venous bleeding.
Management of Acute Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Nonpregnant …
Consultation with a hematologist is recommended for these patients, especially if bleeding is difficult to control or the gynecologist is unfamiliar with the other options for medical management. Desmopressin may help treat acute AUB in patients with von Willebrand disease if the patient is known to respond to that agent.
Von Willebrand Disease in Women - ACOG
History of bleeding disorder after hemostatic challenge (ie, tooth extraction, surgery, delivery) Data from Philipp CS, Faiz A, Dowling NF, Beckman M, Owens S, Ayers C, et al. Development of a screening tool for identifying women with menorrhagia for hemostatic evaluation. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;198:163.e1–163.e8.
Committee Opinion - ACOG
Topical Hemostatic Agents at Time of Obstetric and Gynecologic Surgery ...
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Reducing Prenatal Exposure to Toxic Environmental Agents
Environmental Disparities. Although exposure to toxic environmental agents is widespread across populations, many environmental factors that are harmful to reproductive health disproportionately affect underserved populations and are subsumed in issues of environmental justice 9.
Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals | ACOG
2023年7月20日 · Initial management includes fluid hydration and initiation of intravenous antibiotics. Antibiotic therapy should be started while awaiting urine culture results and tailored once microbiology results are available. Choice of antimicrobial agent needs to be individualized based on local susceptibility data and any recent antibiotic use by the ...
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in Pregnancy - ACOG
Cytomegalovirus infection can occur during pregnancy. The incidence of primary CMV infection among previously seronegative pregnant people in the United States ranges from 0.3% to 4%.
Hysterosalpingography (HSG) - ACOG
Contrast Agent: A substance that is injected into a vein or artery during certain X-ray procedures. Contrast agent makes it easier to see structures or tissues. Fallopian Tubes: Tubes through which an egg travels from the ovary to the uterus. General Anesthesia: The use of drugs that create a sleep-like state to prevent pain during surgery.
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Gynecologic Surgery
ABSTRACT: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are collectively referred to as “venous thromboembolic events” (VTE).