See also: Preeclampsia
Tx
Prevent further seizures with magnesium sulfate
Draw blood to check CBC, LFTs, BUN and creatinine
Notify labor floor
Perform CT scan of head if seizures persist
Antihypertensive therapy is only indicated in eclampsia if the diastolic blood pressure remains >110 mmHg after seizures are controlled because rapid lowering of blood pressure can result in uterine hypoperfusion
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The Compendium platform was created by David Kwinter, MD, CCFP(EM).
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.
Dr. Kwinter is a Cayman Family Doctor. He runs a Family Medicine Clinic at Cayman Medical in George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.