Preeclampsia / eclampsia
- Delivery is definitive treatment when indicated
- Treat severe-range BP promptly
- Labetalol, hydralazine or nifedipine are standard acute options
- Magnesium sulfate prevents/treats eclamptic seizures
- Monitor maternal organs + fetal status
- Do not use magnesium as primary antihypertensive
Use at a glance
- Delivery is definitive treatment when indicated
Practical pearls
- Labetalol, hydralazine or nifedipine are standard acute options
Other practical pearls
- Magnesium sulfate prevents/treats eclamptic seizures
Monitoring / follow-up
- Treat severe-range BP promptly
- Monitor maternal organs + fetal status
- Do not use magnesium as primary antihypertensive
Self-check
- Which patients should be treated promptly for Preeclampsia / eclampsia?
severe-range BP.
- What should be treated in Preeclampsia / eclampsia?
severe-range BP promptly.
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