Notes in 05_Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Pre-eclampsia}} is {{c2::high BP >140/90 in pregnancy with end-organ dysfunction, presenting with Proteinuria of 300 mg/24hrs and PCR >30m…
Published	02/10/2024	Triad of Pre-eclampsia {{c1::Hypertension}} {{c1::Proteinuria}} {{c1::Oedema}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of Severe Pre-eclampsia {{c1::Headache}} {{c1::Visual disturbance or blurriness}} {{c1::Nausea and vomiting}} {{c1::Upper abdominal …
Published	02/10/2024	High-Risk Factors of Pre-eclampsia {{c1::Previous hypertension in pregnancy}} {{c1::Chronic kidney disease}} {{c1::Existing autoimmune conditions (e.g…
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Eclampsia}} refers to the {{c2::seizures}} associated with pre-eclampsia
Published	02/10/2024	Characteristics of HELLP Syndrome {{c1::Haemolysis}} {{c1::Elevated Liver enzymes}} {{c1::Low Platelets}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of {{c2::Pre-eclampsia}}{{c1::BP >140/90}}{{c1::Proteinuria: urine dipstick (PCR >30mg/mmol or ACR 8mg/mmol)}}
Published	02/10/2024	In managing Pre-eclampsia and Gestational Hypertension, aim for a blood pressure below {{c1::135/85}} mmHg
Published	02/10/2024	Prophylactic {{c1::Aspirin}} is given from {{c2::12}} weeks gestation until birth to women with risk factors of Pre-eclampsia
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Treatment of Pre-eclampsia is {{c1::Labetolol}}
Published	02/10/2024	Second-line Treatment of Pre-eclampsia is {{c1::Nifedipine}}
Published	02/10/2024	Third-line Treatment of Pre-eclampsia is {{c1::Methyldopa}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Eclampsia is via {{c1::IV magnesium sulphate}}
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Significant Proteinuria in Pre-eclampsia{{c1::Urine dipstick: Protein:Creatinine >30 mg/mmol}}{{c1::Automated reagent strip urine prot…
Published	02/10/2024	Antihypertensives Contraindicated during Pregnancy include: [1] {{c1::ACE-inhibitors (Ramipril, Enalopril)}} [2] {{c1::ARBs (Losartan, Cande…
Published	02/10/2024	Antihypertensives Indicated during Pregnancy include:{{c1::Labetolol}}{{c1::Nifedipine}}{{c1::Methyldopa}}
Published	02/10/2024	Chronic Hypertension leads to a higher incidence of {{c1::Placental Abruption}} in pregnant women
Published	02/10/2024	Pre-eclampsia presents with Proteinuria of {{c1::300 mg/24hrs}} and PCR {{c1::>30mg/mmol}} during pregnancy
Published	02/10/2024	Subtypes of Chronic Hypertension Mild — BP {{c1::140-149/90-99}} Moderate — BP {{c1::150-159/100-109}} Severe — BP {{c1::≥160/≥110}}
Published	02/10/2024	Signs of Organ Dysfunction in Pre-eclampsia{{c1::Proteinuria}}{{c1::Raised creatinine}}{{c1::Elevated liver enzymes}}{{c1::Seizures}}{{c1::Thrombocyto…
Published	02/10/2024	In Pre-eclampsia, {{c1::steroids}} are given for foetal lung maturity if {{c2::< 36}} weeks gestation
Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::IV labetolol}} and {{c1::IV hydrallazine}} are given in Severe Pre-eclampsia with BP {{c2::>160/110}}
Published	02/10/2024	In treating Eclampsia (Seizures), avoid fluid overload and aim for {{c1::80}} mls/hr of fluid intake
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