Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition

Eclampsia, a life-threatening condition occurring during pregnancy, involves seizures and is preceded by preeclampsia. Understanding eclampsia is crucial for paramedics as it requires immediate medical attention to prevent severe complications for both mother and baby, highlighting the need for prompt recognition and emergency management in pre-hospital settings. In this episode, we look at the pathophysiology, assessment and treatment of pre eclampsia and eclampsia. In particular a deep dive on the role of magnesium sulfate at the primary prevention and treatment of seizures in this deadly disease.

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Pre-Eclampsia: The Stealth Condition is an episode from Ten Minute Medic.

This episode is 10:47 long.

This episode was published on Dec 4, 2023.

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