A 26-year-old woman presents with 3 days of lethargy and epigastric pain. She is 28 weeks pregnant.
Her vital signs are temperature 37.3 C, heart rate 110/min, BP 140/90 mmHg, RR 26/min, and oxygen saturation 95% on room air. Blood results show anaemia, thrombocytopaenia, and elevated transaminases and bilirubin. You suspect HELLP syndrome.
List three important differential diagnoses for her presentation.
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In addition to the findings provided, list six examination or investigation findings that would support HELLP syndrome or pre-eclampsia.
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List five life-threatening complications of pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome.
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While being assessed she has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Describe your specific management of her seizure, including doses and endpoints.
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After the seizure terminates, her BP is 180/110 mmHg. Describe your key management priorities, being specific with therapies administered.
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