Authors: Jenni Cooper, Naomi Primrose / Editor: Lauren Fraser / Reviewer: Jenni Cooper / Codes: / Published: 04/02/2021 / Reviewed: 25/09/2024
An overview of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy with cases concentrating on Emergency Department (ED) management.
Learning objectives:
After this session it is anticipated that users will be able to:
- Know the clinical presentation of pre-eclampsia
- Recognise the risk factors for pre-eclampsia
- Describe the initial investigations for the diagnosis of pre-eclampsia
- Recognise the potential complications of pre-eclampsia
- Describe the features of HELLP syndrome
- Know the initial management of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia
References
- Magee LA, Brown MA, et al. The 2021 International Society for the Study of Hypertension in Pregnancy classification, diagnosis & management recommendations for international practice. Pregnancy Hypertens. 2022 Mar;27:148-169.
- BMJ Best Practice, Pre-eclampsia. Last updated: 21 Mar 2024
- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Hypertension in pregnancy: diagnosis and management. NG [133] 2019. Last updated: 17 April 2023
- BMJ Best Practice, HELLP Syndrome. Last updated: 08 Feb 2024
Additional resources
Impey L, Child T. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 4Th Edition. John Wiley & Sons, 2012. p.166.
