Proceso de atención de enfermería en pacientes con embarazo ectópico

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy is determined as implantation of the fertilized ovum outside the uterine cavity, is the most frequent cause of maternal morbidity and mortality during the first trimester of pregnancy, clinical manifestations usually occur between 6 and 8 weeks after the last date of pregnancy. the last menstruation, its characteristic symptoms are: abdominal pain, amenorrhea, vaginal bleeding, the most frequent ectopic pregnancy occurs in the ampullary region of the fallopian tubes representing 95% of all pregnancies. The frequency of ectopic pregnancy is from 1 to 2.6%; Their mortality is 1 per 1,000 of all ectopic pregnancies, the recurrence rate is 12%. At present, its incidence increases in developed countries, it is considered as main causes of this increase the sexually transmitted diseases since the 70s and the use of intrauterine device. The objective of this research is to apply the process of nursing care in patients with ectopic pregnancy, through the review and analysis of scientific articles, formulating the necessary care plans to improve the health status of the patient.