SAQ 1311 – Late pregnancy with headache, hypertension and seizure

A 36-year-old woman who is 35 weeks pregnant presents with headache and confusion. Observations are HR 95/min, BP 175/115 mmHg, SpO2 96% on room air, temperature 37.8 degrees C and GCS 14.

Other than pre-eclampsia, list four differential diagnoses for this presentation.

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List six risk factors for pre-eclampsia.

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List four maternal and two fetal complications of pre-eclampsia.

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Maternal complications | Fetal complications<br /> 1 |<br /> 2 |<br /> 3 |<br /> 4 |

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She has a generalised tonic-clonic seizure. Outline initial management.

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