A pregnant woman at 36 weeks presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta praevia is suspected on ultrasound. What is the best immediate manageme...

Question

A pregnant woman at 36 weeks presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta praevia is suspected on ultrasound. What is the best immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for observation

Answer

Digital vaginal examination

Answer

Emergency caesarean section without investigation

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Administer tocolytics

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Discharge with follow-up ultrasound in 2 weeks

Placenta Praevia — UKMLA MCQ

A pregnant woman at 36 weeks presents with painless vaginal bleeding. Placenta praevia is suspected on ultrasound. What is the best immediate management?