Pre-Eclampsia

Question 1

What are 7 S/S of pre-eclampsia

Answer 1

• Headache
• Cerebral irritation
• Nausea and vomiting
• Hyperreflexia
• Heart burn/ Epigastric + Abdominal pain
• Visual Disturbance
• Pressure above 20mmHg normal

Question 2

How long can seizures occur after birth?

Answer 2

48hours

Question 3

What is the feinitive treatment of pre-eclampsia?

Answer 3

Birth of the baby

Question 4

What is considered Significant hypertension in pre-eclampsia?

Answer 4

SBP: 140 - 170
DBP: 90 - 110

Question 5

What is considered Severe Hypertension in Pre-eclampsia?

Answer 5

SBP: >170
DBP: >110
Pre-eclampsia S/S

Question 6

What is the management of Severe Hypertension?

Answer 6

• Consult piper for hypertension management

Question 7

What is the 10 step pathohpysiology fo Pre-eclampsia

Answer 7

1. Abnormal Placenta
2. Reduced uteroplacental perfusion
3. Placental hypoxia and ischaemia
4. Release of antiangiogenic factors
5. Endothelial dysfunction
6. Vasoconstriction and hypertension
7. Increased vascular permeability
8. Activation of the coagulation cascade
9. Multisystem Involvement
10. Maternal and fetal complications

Question 8

What does HELLP syndrome stand for ?

Answer 8

Haemolysis
Elevated Liver enzymes
Low Platelet count