Eclampsia


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Eclampsia

Eclampsia is the term used to describe a seizure that occurs in a woman who is greater than 20 weeks pregnant as a secondary result of increased proteinuria and hypertension (diastolic greater than 90 mmHg).

Common problems to be reviewed as a paramedic treating these patients include:

* Hypertension

* Altered Level of Consciousness

* Fitting

Midazolam should be considered if the patient is continually fitting.

Assess for other causes of altered LOC if the patient doesn’t regain consciousness.

Monitor BSL and Temperature, because both will be affected by the seizure activity.

Remember that your treatment here is potentially going to affect mother and un-born child as well.



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