Intrapartum care in hypertension/ PET

Question 1

MgSO4

Answer 1

• 4 gr loading dose in 5 min
• 1gr/hr for 24 hrs
• Seizures can have extra 2-4 gr in 5 mins

Question 2

Hydralazine

Answer 2

Consider using up to 500 ml crystalloid fluid before or at the same time as the first dose of intravenous hydralazine in the antenatal period.