Intervenciones de enfermería en pacientes con embarazo ectópico

Abstract

Ectopic pregnancy is a complication that occurs during the gestational period and, in most cases, affects the woman or the fetus; however, there are situations in which it can affect both. This complication can manifest at various points during pregnancy. Objective: To conduct a literature review regarding the interventions performed by nursing staff in patients with ectopic pregnancy. Methodology: It will be a descriptive narrative review, which will be conducted by searching scientific databases such as SciELO, Scopus, Redalyc, Ovid, ProQuest, and Elsevier. Results: The prevalence of this pathology represents only 1% of all cases. Among the risk factors identified are prolonged exposure to alcoholic substances, the early initiation of oral contraceptive use, intrauterine device placement, and surgical procedures. Complications that may arise due to late diagnosis include severe bleeding. The clinical management of this condition involves the use of methotrexate. Conclusions: The performance of the nursing staff is essential for the diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy; in most emergency services, the second filter is characterized by the assessment of nurses; it is essential to have an educational process that addresses risk factors and characterizes patients who may present an ectopic pregnancy, this ensures effective diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Keywords: ectopic pregnancy, risk factors, nursing, prevalence, pregnancy complications