PRE-ECLAMPSIA. (2)

OJULONG ANDREW BENJAMIN, AYOO KEVIN SUNDAY

Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are serious hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. This resource details their definitions, distinguishing between chronic hypertension, gestational hypertension, pre-eclampsia, and eclampsia. It explores risk factors, the underlying pathophysiology, and the clinical manifestations. The document also outlines diagnostic investigations, including urine protein measurement and ophthalmoscopic examination, and discusses management approaches, emphasizing supportive care, fluid balance, antibiotics, and the specific use of magnesium sulfate for seizure prevention.