A 31-year-old woman has sudden severe unilateral pelvic pain and syncope. She is pale, pulse 126, blood pressure 88/56 and says her period is two

Question

A 31-year-old woman has sudden severe unilateral pelvic pain and syncope. She is pale, pulse 126, blood pressure 88/56 and says her period is two weeks late. What is the most appropriate transport decision?

Accepted Answer

Urgent transfer with pre-alert for suspected ruptured ectopic pregnancy

Answer

Advise pregnancy test at home and GP review

Answer

Give oral analgesia and discharge if pain improves

Answer

Treat as panic attack because she is young

Answer

Transport to a sexual health clinic during opening hours

Ruptured ectopic pregnancy — DipIMC MCQ

A 31-year-old woman has sudden severe unilateral pelvic pain and syncope. She is pale, pulse 126, blood pressure 88/56 and says her period is two weeks late. What is the most appropriate transport decision?