Define eclampsia .How will you manag a case of eclampsia D -05.06.08.10 J-05.12

Definition :Preeclampsia when complicated with grandmal seizures (generalized tonic-clonic convulsions)
and/or coma is called eclampsia.

Clinical Features of eclampsia ;

 Symptoms ;

1.welling  in your face or hands 

2.Headache 

3.Blurring of vision 

4.excessive weight gain 

5.nausea vomiting 

6.Vision problems

7.Diminished urinary output

8.History of convulsion 

9. Epigastric pain 

Signs :

1.Convulsion 

2. Continuous of rise blood pressure 

3. Proteinuria 

4. Edema may be present 

Treatment;

Immediate general managment:outside the hospital

1.maintain :airway,breathing ,circulation ,dehydration resuscitation 

2.fluid balance

3.Examination 

4.Antibiotic managment

Specific managment : Anticonvulsant regime

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