ECLAMPSIA

Question 1

MANAGEMENT

Answer 1

First Line:
Magnesium Sulfate
4-6 g IV over 20 min, followed by an infusion of 1-2 g / hr

Second Line: Benzodiazepines

Hydralazine 5-10 mg IV, repeated every 20 minutes (max 20 mg)

Labetolol 10-20 mg IV push over 2 minutes, double the dose repeated every 10 minutes (max 80 mg/dose) (max total dose 300 mg)

Delivery of Fetus