This podcast takes a deep dive into the presentation, diagnosis and management of preeclampsia and eclampsia.


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Tags: Eclampsia, Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy, Obstetrics, Preeclampsia





Show Notes
Take Home Points

Suspect preeclampsia in any pregnant women presenting with epigastric/RUQ pain, severe or persistent headache, visual disturbances, nausea or vomiting, shortness of breath, increased edema or weight gain
Evaluate for preeclampsia by looking at the blood pressure, urine for protein and obtaining a panel to evaluate for HELLP syndrome
Severe preeclampsia and eclampsia are treated with bolus and infusion of MgSO4
Emergency delivery is the “cure” for preeclampsia and eclampsia. Consult obstetrics early for an evaluation for delivery
Don’t forget to consider preeclampsia and eclampsia in the immediate postpartum period

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