Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department in Early Pregnancy

Publication Date: October 1, 2016
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Patient Management

Perform or obtain a pelvic ultrasound for symptomatic pregnant patients with any β-hCG level. (B)
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Do not use the β-hCG value to exclude the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy in patients who have an indeterminate ultrasound result. (B)
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Obtain specialty consultation or arrange close outpatient follow-up for all patients with an indeterminate pelvic ultrasound result. (C)
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Overview

Title

Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department in Early Pregnancy

Authoring Organization

American College of Emergency Physicians