4701 Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia

Question 1

Emergency Stabilization

Answer 1

Maintain calm, dark environment

Magnesium Sulfate 50% IV/IO Bolus in 50mL over 10 min or divided IM dose for suspected pre-eclampsia (may be given prophylactically) or eclampsia

Question 2

BHO

Answer 2

Midazolam as ordered for Eclampsia unresponsive to Mag

Repeat dose of Mag