S/S Preeclampsia Flashcards

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Complications of Preeclampsia

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Oligohydramnios 
Polyhydramnios 
Coma
Eclampsia
Seizures
Death
Fetal brain damage/death
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Crazy egg diet

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12 eggs in 12 hours
Monitor every 4 hrs for reduction of symptoms. Should start to get better relatively quickly
If doesn’t work try again next 12 hrs.
If still doesn’t work refer

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S/S of preeclampsia

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Proteinuria
Generalized edema
Hypertension- >140/90 in preg or
>150/105 in labor
Headache, dizzy, visual disturbances
URQ Pain
Malaise
Liver and kidney labs indicate
Sudden weight gain
IUGR
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