DEFINITION: Preeclampsia is a multisystem disorder of unknown etiology characterized by
development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm Hg or more with proteinuria after the 20th
week in a previously normotensive and nonproteinuric woman
SIGNS
1. Abnormal weight gain:
2. Rise of blood pressure:
3. Edema:
4. Pulmonary edema.
5. Abdominal examination
B.Obstetrical management :
--If maternal condition & response the treatment is satisfactory Then Pregnancy be continued up to term
----If maternal condition & response the treatment is not satisfactory
* Induction of labour
* Caesarean section
development of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm Hg or more with proteinuria after the 20th
week in a previously normotensive and nonproteinuric woman
Clinical features :
SYMPTOMS: Preeclampsia is principally a syndrome of signs and when symptoms appear, it is
usually late.
usually late.
Mild symptoms : Slight swelling and face ,abdominal wall
Alarming symptoms:
1.Disturbed sleep
2.Diminished urinary output
3.Headache
4.Epigastic pain
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| preeclampcia |
1. Abnormal weight gain:
2. Rise of blood pressure:
3. Edema:
4. Pulmonary edema.
5. Abdominal examination
Invetigation:
Urine of R/M/E
blood grouping
CBC
Management of it:
The treatment is mostly symptomatic
A.Hospital treatment:
1.Rest
2.Diet control
3.Diuretics
4.Antihypertensive
B.Obstetrical management :
--If maternal condition & response the treatment is satisfactory Then Pregnancy be continued up to term
----If maternal condition & response the treatment is not satisfactory
* Induction of labour
* Caesarean section
Ref by Dutta
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