What is the safest way to deal with ectopic pregnancy?

Ectopic pregnancy is not a normal pregnancy. Once it occurs, timely measures must be taken to terminate the pregnancy. If ectopic pregnancy is not treated in time, rupture of the gestational sac may even threaten the life of the pregnant woman. Therefore, when an ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, it is important to receive correct treatment. So, what is the safest way to deal with ectopic pregnancy? Let’s take a closer look below.

Ectopic pregnancy is an abnormal pregnancy process in which the fertilized egg implants and develops outside the uterine cavity. After an ectopic pregnancy occurs, conservative treatment or surgical treatment is generally determined based on the condition, but surgical treatment is usually suitable. The best time for surgery is within 30-50 days of pregnancy. Of course, the best time to treat an ectopic pregnancy is to start it as soon as possible after it is discovered. The earlier the better, so as to prevent the fetus from growing, causing fallopian tube rupture and heavy bleeding.

After laparoscopic surgery is performed within the optimal surgical time, patients with ectopic pregnancy should pay attention to the following points:

1. After ectopic pregnancy surgery, you need to maintain a regular life: Even if the operation is successful, if your life after the operation is irregular, it will aggravate bleeding or leave sequelae. After surgery, you can rest in the hospital for a day or go home. In the next few days, you will have to go to the hospital for observation and treatment, and ensure adequate rest.

2. After ectopic pregnancy surgery, clothing should be kept loose and not too tight.

3. During this period, do not drink alcohol and do not take a bath without a doctor's permission, as bathing can sometimes cause infection.

4. To ensure the health of the mother, do not get pregnant immediately after the operation, because the uterus is damaged during the operation and pregnancy at this time is very dangerous. Therefore, safe contraceptive measures must be taken.

5. Starting from the second day after the operation, avoid excessive labor and exercise.

How to care for ectopic pregnancy?

You should pay attention to the patient's vital signs, whether he or she has abdominal pain, etc., and his or her daily routine and diet should not be ignored. Healthcare professionals and family members should be aware of the following care measures:

1. Pay attention to the patient's vital signs, measure blood pressure, pulse, and respiration and record them as instructed by the doctor.

2. Pay attention to the abdominal pain, such as the location, nature and presence of accompanying symptoms. Observe the amount, color, and nature of vaginal bleeding. If there is aggravation of abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, increased intra-abdominal bleeding, or drop in blood pressure, you must notify your doctor immediately and receive timely treatment. Submit specimens for testing as directed by the doctor to detect the effectiveness of treatment.

3. The patient should rest in bed to avoid increased abdominal pressure and reduce the chance of ectopic pregnancy rupture. While the patient is bedridden, the nurse should provide appropriate life care.

4. Guide patients to take high-nutrition foods, especially those rich in ferritin; eat more foods containing crude fiber, keep bowel movements smooth, prevent abdominal distension or constipation, so as not to induce active massive bleeding.