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Keywords

bedside ultrasound, ectopic pregnancy, nurse practitioner, transvaginal ultrasound

 

Authors

  1. Gatzke, Noah NP, RN, MN
  2. Johnson, Laura NP, RN, MN

Abstract

Abstract: Ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality. Rates of EP have declined, yet ethnic, socioeconomic, and age-related disparities persist. Improved ultrasound resolution, the use of emergency transvaginal ultrasounds, and improved lab sensitivity have enabled earlier diagnosis, which could further improve outcomes for patients with EP.