| Unrecognized pregnancy in the overdosed or poisoned patient. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9270400 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 22-year-old woman was found in bed unresponsive and hypotensive after an apparent overdose. Subsequent workup in the emergency department identified a ruptured ectopic pregnancy and extensive hemoperitoneum. A significant delay occurred when emergency physicians excluded the possibility of pregnancy because of the patient's normal menstrual history. A qualitative serum or urine pregnancy test is recommended in all women of child-bearing age who present with poisoning or drug overdose. |
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Authors:
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J S Jones; K Dickson; S Carlson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of emergency medicine Volume: 15 ISSN: 0735-6757 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Emerg Med Publication Date: 1997 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-10 Completed Date: 1997-09-10 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8309942 Medline TA: Am J Emerg Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 538-41 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Emergency Service, Hospital Female Hemoperitoneum / etiology Humans Overdose / diagnosis, therapy Poisoning* / diagnosis, therapy Pregnancy Pregnancy Tests* Pregnancy, Ectopic / diagnosis* |
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