Pre-eclampsia Flashcards
1
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Diagnosis of Pre-eclampsia
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Hypertension and involvement of at least one other body system e.g. kidney, neurological, liver
2
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Complications of pre-eclampsia
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Maternal: Eclampsia - seizure HELLP syndrome Stroke LSCS
Fetal: SGA/IUGR Hypoxia - HIE Fetal demise/stillbirth Preterm birth Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
3
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Tests for pre-eclampsia
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FBC LFTs UECs Urinanalysis US for growth
4
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Management of pre-eclampsia
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Anti-hypertensives: labetalol, methyldopa
Delivery by 37 weeks
Consider MgSO4 for prevention of eclampsia
5
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Management of eclampsia
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Resuscitation of mother
MgSO4
Anti-hypertensives
Delivery immediately
