title: Critical obstetric and gynecologic procedures in the emergency department.
abstract: Obstetric and gynecologic emergencies are common reasons for emergency department visits. Therefore, emergency physicians must be proficient in the management and treatment of these emergencies. This article reviews critical procedures and provides an overview of each procedure and the indications, contraindications, technique, and potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Research Section, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, USA. jmercadoa@gmail.com
authors.forename: Joanna
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mercado
authors.forename: Isabel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Brea
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mendez
authors.forename: Hilsa
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Quinones
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D001472:Bartholin's Glands; D001946:Breech Presentation; D036861:Delivery, Obstetric / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004630:Emergencies; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011247:Pregnancy; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery