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Procedural Abortion Decision Table by GA

Cannula size, paracervical block, cervical prep, and ultrasound requirements by gestational age.

Source: Family Planning PGY-2 handoff

GAProcedure TypeCannula SizeParacervical BlockCervical PrepUS?
→ 9w0dD&C (suction aspiration)Week = cannula size 6; MVA = smallest40 mL 0.5% lidocaineNothing< 6 weeks, twins
10w0d – 11w6dD&C (suction aspiration)EVA / Berkeley40 mL 0.5% lidocaineMisoprostol (buccal 400 mcg). 600 mcg vaginal for <18 y/o or LEEP/CX.Abdominal vs TVUS
12w0d – 14w6dD&E (suction, instruments)Finish with 8Misoprostol (buccal 400 mcg)Abdominal U/S; image in chart
15w0d – 19w6dD&E (suction, instruments)14 - Amniotomy; 8 - grittyVasopressin 4U in 20 mL 1% lidocaineMife + miso (15–16w); osmotic dilators (laminaria, dilapan)Abdominal U/S; image in chart
20w0d →D&E (suction, instruments)14 - Amniotomy; 8 - grittyVasopressin 4U in 20 mL 1% lidocaineMife 200 mg + osmotic dilatorsAbdominal U/S; image in chart

Referenced by handoffs