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Eclampsia primary prevention
Introduction
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Overview
Overview
Detection and management of preeclampsia is critical to reduce the risk of eclampsia. Appropriate management of patients with preeclampsia generally involves the use of magnesium sulfate as an agent to prevent convulsions, and thus preventing eclampsia.
Prevention
Prevention
Prevention of convulsion is usually done using magnesium sulfate (4-6 g loading dose in 100 ml iv fluid given over 15-20 minutes, then 2g per hour as a continuous infusion).[1] Evidence for the use of magnesium sulfate came from the international MAGPIE study.[2]
References
References
- ↑ ACOG. “Diagnosis and Management of Preeclampsia and Eclampsia”. ACOG Practice Bulletin # 33, 2002,.
- ↑ Frayling, Frayling (2004). “The Magpie Trial follow up study: outcome after discharge from hospital for women and children recruited to a trial comparing magnesium sulphate with placebo for pre-eclampsia [ISRCTN86938761]”. 4 (1): 5. PMID 15113445.
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