Severe preeclampsia. Principal management modalities before patient transfer
Aya, A.G.; Mangin, R.; Lalourcey, L.; Eledjam, J.J.
Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 25(2): 196-205
1996
ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315 PMID: 8690870 Document Number: 459094
Preeclampsia is relatively frequent during pregnancy. The occurrence of complications implies referral to a specialized center for optimal care of both mother and fetus. The transfer of these patients is very critical with risk of worsening the mother's status. Management before referral aims to stabilize material clinical status, requiring precise clinical assessment, treatment of severe hypertension or pulmonary edema, and prevention or treatment of eclampsia. The management of oliguria and the tracheal intubation are associated with specific problems. Fetal wellbeing is assessed before and during emergency treatments of maternal disorders.