Spontaneous or induced<unk>  that is complicated by a pelvic infection
Endometritis (secondary to retained products of conception or using non-sterile instruments)
Leading to PID and peritonitis then bacteremia, sepsis, and death
Usually a polymicrobial infection
E. Coli, Streptococcus, anaerobes (Bacteroides), sexually transmitted pathogens
Clostridium perfringens is associated with a higher mortality
Tetanus, especially in developing nations and if nonsterile instrumentation is the cause
Leading to PID and peritonitis then bacteremia, sepsis, and death
E. Coli, Streptococcus, anaerobes (Bacteroides), sexually transmitted pathogens
Clostridium perfringens is associated with a higher mortality
Tetanus, especially in developing nations and if nonsterile instrumentation is the cause
Non Sterile<unk> s
Advanced gestational age
Huge cause of maternal mortality worldwide
Estimated 20 million unsafe<unk> s performed worldwide every year; 40% done on women ages 15-24
WHO estimates 68,000 women die every year from unsafe<unk> s, with<unk>  being the #1 cause of death
Overall mortality: 20-50%
Mortality rare in US (1 in 100,000<unk> s)
Septic abortion
The same abdominal pain differential as non-pregnant patients, plus:
Chorioamnionitis
Ectopic pregnancy
Postpartum endometritis
First trimester abortion
Placenta accreta
Complete abortion