After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
- Review the anatomic structures and physiology of the female reproductive system.
- Identify the normal events of the menstrual cycle.
- Describe how to assess a patient with a gynecological complaint.
- Explain how to recognize a gynecological emergency.
- Describe the general care for any patient experiencing a gynecological emergency.
- Describe the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of the following gynecological emergencies.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Ruptured ovarian cyst
- Cystitis
- Mittelschmertz
- Endometritis
- Endometriosis
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Vaginal hemorrhage
- Describe the assessment, care and emotional support of the sexual assault patient.
- Given several preprogrammed gynecological patients, provide the appropriate assessment, management, and transportation.
