Re: Cytotec and hypotonic uterus

From: Braun, R. Daniel (rbraun@iupui.edu)
Tue Apr 11 07:08:32 2000


What is the purpose of the MgSO4??

Dan

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-----Original Message----- From: Diane Petersen [mailto:peter261@gold.tc.umn.edu] Sent: Monday, April 10, 2000 11:28 PM To: Multiple recipients of list OB-GYN-L Subject: Re: Cytotec and hypotonic uterus

<< I have carried a card in my wallet with a protocol

for AFE management since I was an intern. >>

What is on the card?

Thanks.

1. IV access 14-16 gauge MSO4 10-15 mg IM immediately 2.Intubate PEEP 100% O2 3. Swan-Ganz ASAP 4. FFP, PRBCs, cryoprecipitate to reverse DIC 5.Vasopressors 6.Aminophylline 250-500mg in 50cc D5W IV over 20 minutes. 7. Digoxin 0.5mg IV, then 0.25mg IV q 2 hours x 6 doses 8. Hydrocortisone 1 gm iv, then 250 mg q 4 hours. 9. Compress uterus to control atony...hemabate, cytotec(just added that one)

We did not have to use all of the steps since my patient did not have cardiopulmonary collapse.

We did add : DDAVP 0.3 mcg/kg calcium gluconate 3 amps (I had an intensivist consult during the case)

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Diane Petersen MD




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