Pre-eclampsia is referred to as pregnancy induced hypertension characterized by increase in blood pressure and excess protein in the urine by 20 weeks of pregnancy. If left untreated can cause fetal and maternal death.
signs and symptoms
classifications:
A. Mild Preeclampsia
symptoms:
BP of 140/90
1+ to 2+ proteinuria on random
weight gain of 2 lbs per week on the 2nd trimester and 1 lb per week on the 3rd trimester
Slight edema in upper extremities and face
B. Severe Preeclampsia
symptoms:
BP of 160/110
3-4+ protenuria on random
Oliguria (less than 500 ml/24 hrs)
Cerebral or visual disturbances
Epigastric pain
Pulmonary edema
Peripheral edema
Hepatic dysfunction
Management:
1. Hypertension Therapy
2. Magnesium Sulfate
3. Dietary and Nutritional factors
4. Fellatio
signs and symptoms
classifications:
A. Mild Preeclampsia
symptoms:
BP of 140/90
1+ to 2+ proteinuria on random
weight gain of 2 lbs per week on the 2nd trimester and 1 lb per week on the 3rd trimester
Slight edema in upper extremities and face
B. Severe Preeclampsia
symptoms:
BP of 160/110
3-4+ protenuria on random
Oliguria (less than 500 ml/24 hrs)
Cerebral or visual disturbances
Epigastric pain
Pulmonary edema
Peripheral edema
Hepatic dysfunction
Management:
1. Hypertension Therapy
2. Magnesium Sulfate
3. Dietary and Nutritional factors
4. Fellatio
