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Introduction of an early pregnancy assessment unit: audit on the first 6 months of service
P Akhter1, A Padmanabhan, W Babiker
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Rotunda Hospital, Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland. binduakhter@hotmail.com
Background:
Women experiencing bleeding in early pregnancy suffer considerable anxiety. Waiting for a considerable time for a diagnosis adds to their grievance. Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit (EPAU) is a dedicated service that provides quick and easy accessibility to diagnosis, treatment and support service.
Aim:
To monitor the first 6 months of the EPAU service in the Rotunda Hospital, to identify its shortcomings, so that we can ensure effective EPAU care in future.
Methods:
A retrospective audit between July and December 2002 was performed.
Results:
A majority of patients (83.4%) were self-referrals. All patients were seen between 1 and 3 h. In the miscarriage group, 218/278 (78.4%) was managed surgically by evacuation and a further 60/278 (21.6%) received conservative or medical treatment. Among 13 ectopic pregnancies, 5/13 (39%) had laparoscopic management.
Conclusion:
This clinic has enabled us to manage early pregnancy bleeding in an effective manner within a satisfactory time period. The high surgical intervention rate for miscarriages is highlighted to support the need for greater emphasis on medical and expectant management.
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