Stable pregnancy of unknown location with reliable follow up
Nondiagnostic imaging with improving symptoms
Mild dehydration responsive to fluids
Discharge criteria and follow up
Discharge criteria
Hemodynamic stability
Pain controlled with oral medications
No peritonitis
Clear follow up plan and reliability
Follow up timing
OB follow up within 24 to 48 hours for pregnancy of unknown location
Repeat beta hCG timing per local protocol
Return for repeat ultrasound per risk
Discharge Instructions
Copy discharge instructions
You were evaluated for pelvic pain during pregnancy
Your tests today did not show an emergency cause that requires admission right now
Some pregnancy related problems can develop over time and need repeat testing
Medicines
Use acetaminophen as directed on the label
Avoid NSAIDs unless your pregnancy care team tells you it is safe
If you were given an opioid, do not drive and avoid alcohol
Activity
Rest as needed
Avoid heavy lifting until you are feeling better
Follow up
Follow up with your obstetric clinician within 1 to 2 days
If you were told you have pregnancy of unknown location, you need repeat blood work and possibly repeat ultrasound
Return to the emergency department now for
Fainting or severe dizziness
Worsening abdominal pain
New shoulder pain
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Fever
Trouble breathing
Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down
Decreased fetal movement if you are far enough along to feel movement
References
Guidelines and key sources
ACOG, Ectopic Pregnancy Practice Bulletin, 2018
Diagnostic framework for ectopic pregnancy
Management options and follow up
ACOG, Early Pregnancy Loss Practice Bulletin, 2018
Threatened and early pregnancy loss pathways
Rh immune globulin considerations
ACOG, Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals, Clinical Consensus, 2023
Pyelonephritis admission and IV antibiotics
Culture guided therapy
ACR, Appropriateness Criteria, Acute Pelvic Pain in the Pregnant Patient, most recent version
Ultrasound first imaging strategy
MRI preferred after nondiagnostic ultrasound for appendicitis concern
ACEP, Clinical Policy and emergency ultrasound guidance for early pregnancy evaluation, 2017 to 2020 era updates
POCUS role in intrauterine pregnancy confirmation
Limitations in ruling out ectopic pregnancy
Project instructions
Evidence based clinical reference generator rules
Formatting and structure constraints
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