Pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What is pre-clampsia?
A
-Pregnancy complication characterised by high blood pressure
2
Q
What is the symptoms of pre-clampsia?
A
- Asymptomatic
- High bp
- Protein in urine
- Swelling in leg
- Urine retention
3
Q
When does pre-clampsia usually occur and what can it damage?
A
- Usually after 20 weeks
- Damage to kidney and liver
4
Q
What is eclampsia?
A
-Severe complication of preeclampsia. Can cause seizures due to high BP
5
Q
What are the symptoms of eclampsia?
A
- Right abdominal pain
- Severe headache
- Vision & mental status changes
6
Q
What can eclampsia cause?
A
- Stroke
- Coma
- Death for mother and foetus
7
Q
What are the treatment options of eclampsia?
A
- Meds to lower BP & stop seizures
- GIVING BIRTH
