11-03-2007, 12:12 PM
A 16 YEO LADY WITH EXCESSIVE MENSTRUAL BLEEDING @ OFFICE
Step-1
Orthostatic Vitals
IV Access
Normal Saline
Step-2 Complete Physical
Step-3 Differential (Think)
Step-4 Evaluation and Management
4a initial Tests
Urine Pregnancy test
Urinalysis
BMP
CBC---shows severe anemia
*Change Location- WARD
4b
Bed Rest
Vitalsx4hrs
Pulse ox x4 hrs
Regular diet
PT/PTT
TSH
prolactin
pap smear
gono/chlamydea DNA probes
Pelvic Ultrasound
H/H every 8 hrs
Blood type & cross match- transfuse x 3 units
Premarin IV continuous ( to control active bleeding)
Consult: Gynecology
*check labs ,do interval history
*if bleeding stopped and H/H stable stop IV Premarin
Start OCPs
Multivitamins + Iron pills
D/C f/u in 2 weeks
4c Education and Counselling
5 Final Diagnosis
DUB
Step-1
Orthostatic Vitals
IV Access
Normal Saline
Step-2 Complete Physical
Step-3 Differential (Think)
Step-4 Evaluation and Management
4a initial Tests
Urine Pregnancy test
Urinalysis
BMP
CBC---shows severe anemia
*Change Location- WARD
4b
Bed Rest
Vitalsx4hrs
Pulse ox x4 hrs
Regular diet
PT/PTT
TSH
prolactin
pap smear
gono/chlamydea DNA probes
Pelvic Ultrasound
H/H every 8 hrs
Blood type & cross match- transfuse x 3 units
Premarin IV continuous ( to control active bleeding)
Consult: Gynecology
*check labs ,do interval history
*if bleeding stopped and H/H stable stop IV Premarin
Start OCPs
Multivitamins + Iron pills
D/C f/u in 2 weeks
4c Education and Counselling
5 Final Diagnosis
DUB