This course is part of the RCOG Core Knowledge series.
An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy which implants at a site other than the endometrium of the uterine cavity. They are most commonly sited in the fallopian tube, however can occur more rarely in the cervix, Caesarean section scar, interstitium, ovary or abdominal cavity.
Ectopic pregnancies are common with approximately 12,000 diagnosed each year in the UK. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, unexpected tubal rupture with massive haemorrhage still remains a significant source of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide.
They remain the leading cause of maternal death in the first trimester of pregnancy and although mortality rates are low (0.2/1000), women continue to die in the UK from ectopic pregnancies.
It is therefore vital that healthcare professionals have a high index of suspicion for this diagnosis and a low threshold to refer to appropriate services, if suspected. Ensuring early referral and easy access to specialised early pregnancy care is crucial in providing an early and safe diagnosis, and reducing morbidity and mortality.
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- Perform an appropriate and safe assessment of patients presenting with symptoms suggestive of ectopic pregnancy
- understand the application and limitations of ultrasound scanning and quantitative ß-hCG testing
- formulate a safe management plan for pregnancies of unknown location (PUL) and tubal ectopic pregnancies
- arrange appropriate follow up for patients with tubal ectopic pregnancies
- have a basic understanding of the management of non-tubal ectopic pregnancies
- provide advice regarding future pregnancies.
Miss Victoria Andrews MBChB (Hons) MRCOG (2024)
Victoria Andrews is a senior Speciality Trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology in London and has a specialist interest in Early Pregnancy care.
The content of this course relates to the following Capabilities in Practice (CiPs) and key skills:
CiP 1: Clinical skills and patient care
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 2: Working in health organisations
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 3: Leadership
Influences and negotiates
Demonstrates insight
Manages stress and fatigue
Effective use of resources
CiP 4: Quality Improvement
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 5: Human factors
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 6: Developing self & others
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 7: Innovation and research
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 8: Educator
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 9: Emergency gynaecology and early pregnancy
Manages bleeding in early pregnancy
Manages other early pregnancy complications
Manages acute gynaecological workload
CiP 13: Non-discrimination and inclusion
Relevant to all key skills
CiP 14: Health promotion
Relevant to all key skills
Further details about each CiP can be found within the O&G Core Curriculum 2024 Definitive Document, available here.
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