Determining Intrauterine Pregnancy in the First Trimester

How to determine intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and rule out ectopic pregnancy. In the simplest terms: if the patient has a + ß-hCG and you cannot find an IUP, it is an ectopic pregnancy until proven otherwise. Intrauterine pregnancy is defined as a gestational sac that contains either a yolk sac or a fetal pole. Discover more POCUS applications through our POCUS Bytes Webinars. Ready to get started on your POCUS journey? Check out our many certificates and certifications here. 

How to determine intrauterine pregnancy (IUP) and rule out ectopic pregnancy.

In the simplest terms: if the patient has a + ß-hCG and you cannot find an IUP, it is an ectopic pregnancy until proven otherwise. Intrauterine pregnancy is defined as a gestational sac that contains either a yolk sac or a fetal pole.

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