Preclampsia/Eclampsia
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Preeclampsia | this only occurs during pregnacy, normally after 20 weeks gestation. It involes high blood pressure, prescence of protein in the uring. swelling, sudden weight gain, headaches and blurred vision. |
| ecplampsia | follows preeclampsia, serious complication of pregnancy. includes high blood pressure and excess rapid weight gain |
| S&S of Preeclampsia | ______________ include gaining more than 2lbs per week, headaches, N/V, stomach pain, swelling of hands and face, vision problems |
| S&S of eclampsia | _______________ include muscle aches adn pain, SEIZURES, sever agitation, unconsciousness |
| Magnesium sulfate | the drug __________ is given to prevent seizures. It is safe for both the mom and the baby. |
| placenta abruptio | A peson with preeclampsia/eclampsia is at higher risk for ___________. Which is seperation of the placenta. |
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