Eclampsia Flashcards
1
Q
Name some fetal complications of pre-eclampsia
A
Fetal growth restriction Oligohydramnious Hypoxia from placental insufficiency Placental abruption Preterm term
2
Q
Name some predisposing risk factors for pre-eclampsia
A
Nulliparity
Previous pre-eclampsia
Hypertensive disorders during a previous / current pregnancy (such as chronic hypertension)
Family H/O pre-eclampsia
Pre-existing diabetes
Obesity
Interval of more than 10 years since prev. pregnancy
3
Q
What can be prescribed and administered in order to prevent seizures occuring?
A
Magnesium sulfate can reduce the risk of seizures. You give a loading dose followed by a maintenance infusion.
** CONTINUE for 24 hours from birth**
4
Q
Define pre-eclampsia
A
New hypertension presenting after 20 weeks with significant proteinuria
5
Q
Define eclampsia
A
A convulsion condition associated with pre-eclampsia
