SAQ 1496 – Pre-eclampsia with seizure in late pregnancy

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A 32-year-old G3P2 woman who is 38 weeks pregnant presents with headache. You are concerned about pre-eclampsia.

You diagnose pre-eclampsia, and shortly afterwards she has a generalised seizure in the ED.

List four examination features that would support pre-eclampsia.

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List five investigations you would request, including results suggestive of pre-eclampsia-related complications.

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List your management steps, including drugs, doses, and endpoints where appropriate.

(Marked out of 5.0)


/ 5

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