Got a hypertensive pregnant patient? Preelampsia: Hypertension >140/90 with proteinuria >300mg/24hours Eclampsia: Addition of SZ activitity, signs of end organ involvement (i.e. visual complaints and headache, creatinine elevation) Watch out for HELLP! Hemolysis, elevated liver enzyme, low platelets Treatment: Expectant management, delivery if possible, treat seizures with Magnesium Dose: 6g loading followed by 2g/hour Learning point …
