PRE-ECLAMPSIA / ECLAMPSIA
Though the standard Abbreviation associated with Pre-eclampsia is PIH (Pregnancy Induced Hypertension) , for our sake let's make it PEH (Pre - Eclamptic Hypertension)
Mild Pre-eclampsia
P - Proteinuria > 0.3 gms / 24 hrs [+1 on Dipstick]
E - Edema
H - Hypertension ( >140/90 mm Hg)
Moderate / Severe Pre-Eclampsia
P - Proteinuria > 5 gm / 24 hrs [+3 on Dipstick]
E - Eye Disturbances, Elevated Liver Enzymes & Epigastric Pain
H - Hypertension (> 160/110 mm Hg) or Hemolysis (HELLP Syndrome)
Mild Pre-eclampsia
P - Proteinuria > 0.3 gms / 24 hrs [+1 on Dipstick]
E - Edema
H - Hypertension ( >140/90 mm Hg)
Moderate / Severe Pre-Eclampsia
P - Proteinuria > 5 gm / 24 hrs [+3 on Dipstick]
E - Eye Disturbances, Elevated Liver Enzymes & Epigastric Pain
H - Hypertension (> 160/110 mm Hg) or Hemolysis (HELLP Syndrome)
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posted by Digitaldoc, MD at 7:11 PM
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