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Usefulness of the Pelvic Examination in 1st Trimester Vaginal Bleeding

Background: First trimester vaginal bleeding is a common complaint seen in the emergency department.  Patients are obviously stressed about the possibility of miscarriage while providers are stressed about missing diagnoses such as ectopic pregnancies.  There have been multiple studies questioning …

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

Is Pelvic Exam in the Emergency Department Useful?

Women with undifferentiated abdominal pain and/or vaginal bleeding commonly present to the emergency department.  Many textbooks advocate for the pelvic exam as an essential part of the history and physical exam. Performance of this portion of the exam is time …

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Obstetrics and Gynecology

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