PREECLAMPSIA

A condition that can develop during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in the urine (proteinuria).

RISK FACTORS

Women younger that 20 with 1st pregnancy

Advanced maternal age with multiple pregnancies

African-Americans

Chronic Hypertension

Diabetes

Renal Disease

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

Edema of face, ankles and hands

Gradual onset of hypertension

Protein in urine

Severe Headache

Nausea

Vomiting

Rapid weight gain

Agitation

Visual Disturbances

ECLAMPSIA

Symptoms-

Seizures caused by hypertension

swelling in hands and face

Headaches

Excessive weight gain

Nausea

Vomiting

Vision Problems

Treatments

(For Hypertension)

Hydralazine

Labetalol

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Pt Teaching

Monitor Renal Disease

Control Diabetes

Control Hypertension