That's FAXs
BP >140/90, Onset >20 weeks Gestation, and negative proteinurea
What is Gestational Hypertension?
Gestational HTN + new onset of one or more of the following. Proteinuria, Cr >1.1mg/dL, Thrombocytopenia, Elevated AST/ALT, Pulmonary edema, Vision Changes, and patient often complains of epigastric pain.
What is Preeclampsia?
Used to prevent seizures in patients with preeclampsia and slows contractions in premature labor.
What is Magnesium Sulfate?
Reversal agent for Magnesium Sulfate
What is Calcium gluconate?
Hypertension that appears prior to pregnancy or before 20 weeks gestation
What is Chronic Hypertension?
Preeclampsia + Grand mal Seizure
What is Eclampsia?
Patient presents with absent DTR, Decreased respiratory rate, urine output <30ml/hr.
What is Mag Toxicity?
Protects the patient from physical injury and would be indicated if patient is confirmed or suspected to have preeclampsia
What are seizure pads?
Percentage of Gestational hypertensives patients that become preeclamptic
What is 10-25%?
Most severe complication of Eclampsia as a result of a seizure (HINT: We can determine this by using the FAST/BEFAST screening assessment)
What is a Stroke?
Non-selective Beta-Blocker often given with magnesium to lower patients blood pressure
What is Labetalol?
Serious hypertensive condition that can occur up to six weeks postpartum
What is Postpartum Preeclampsia?
Comorbidity often associated with Hypertension
What is diabetes?
Birth that happens before 37 weeks of pregnancy and results in a low birth weight (<5lb 8oz).
What is Preterm delivery?
Drug Given IV for SEVERE Hypertension (>160/110) during pregnancy when the patient has a lower HR
What is Hydralazine?
Main indicator that a hypertensive patient has become preeclamptic
What is Proteinuria?
Commonly abbreviated as PIH
What is Pregnancy Induced Hypertension?
Syndrome associated with severe preeclampsia and eclampsia manifested by Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, and Low Platelet count
What is HELLP Syndrome?
The only PO drug given to treat SEVERE Hypertension (>160/110) during pregnancy
What is Nifedipine IR?
Maternal Hypertension can slow development of this vital organ that supplies O2 and blood to the fetus
What is the Placenta?