HELLP

Question 1

considered as severe form of preeclampsia

Answer 1

Hellp syndrome

Question 2

risk factors of Hellp

Answer 2

Preeclampsia/Hpn during pregnancy
advanced maternal age
multiple gestation
Previous pregnancy with hellp or preeclampsia

Question 3

symptoms of hellp

Answer 3

severe pain in upper right abdomen (near liver)
nausea and vomitting
headaches and blurry vision
swelling in the face and hands
high blood pressure
protein in urine

Question 4

diagnostic test for hellp

Answer 4

cbc
liver function test
kidney function test

Question 5

why dic is dangerous?

Answer 5

liver damage or rupture
severe bleeding
kidney failure
placental abruption

Question 6

management for hellp

Answer 6

bedrest
transfusion of fresh frozen plasma or platelets to reverse
magnesium sulfate administration
antihypertensive medication
laboratory testing of liver,urine and blood
betamethasone administration
immediate deliver

Question 7

signs that hellp is leading to dic

Answer 7

uncontrolled bleeding (gums,nose,surgical sites,internal organs)
thrombocytopenia
widespread bruising or purplish spots on the skin
signs of organ failure