Osler Collection

Pre-eclampsia & Hypertension in Pregnancy

Screening, prevention, MgSO4, and management of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia — ACOG, ISSHP and national guidance.

9 resources

This collection provides essential guidance on the screening, prevention, and management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, including the use of magnesium sulfate. It is aimed at clinicians and students involved in maternal healthcare in Uganda and East Africa.

Management strategies

01Guidelines & protocolsMANAGEMENT OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIAObstetrics and Gynecology· 17 pagesThis document outlines the definitions, management strategies, and treatment protocols for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia, including the use of medications and monitoring techniques.Read: High risk factors · pp. 4–6Start here — management of pre-eclampsia & eclampsia
02Guidelines & protocolsUPDATES AND MANAGEMENT OF PREECLAMPSIAMINISTRY OF HEALTH UGANDAObstetrics and Gynecology· 51 pagesThis document provides comprehensive updates and management strategies for preeclampsia, emphasizing early risk recognition, timely treatment, and postpartum follow-up.Read: PREDICT · pp. 9–10Updated preeclampsia guidance
03Guidelines & protocolsACOG PRACTICE BULLETIN SUMMARYAmerican College of Obstetricians and GynecologistsObstetrics and Gynecology· 2023· 4 pagesThis Practice Bulletin provides clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists regarding gestational hypertension and preeclampsia, highlighting updated diagnostic criteria and management recommendations.Read: ACOG PRACTICE BULLETIN SUMMARY · p. 1ACOG practice bulletin summary
04Lecture slidesMANAGEMENT OF PRE-ECLAMPSIA AND ECLAMPSIAObstetrics· 42 pagesThis presentation addresses the management strategies for pre-eclampsia and eclampsia.Read: Management of Pre-eclampsia · pp. 1–4Management lecture
05Lecture slidesNATIONAL PREECLAMPSIA PRESENTATIONObstetrics and Gynecology· 52 pagesA clinical presentation outlining the classification, diagnosis, and immediate management of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, and chronic hypertension, aimed at reducing maternal and fetal morbidity.Read: pp. 51–52National presentation

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09Medicines & prescribingMagnesium Sulfate (MgSO4) Clinical GuideObstetrics· 5 pagesMgSO4 produces anticonvulsant effects through decreasing the amount of acetylcholine released at the endplate by the nerve impulses. It is used in obstetrics for various indications including control of hypomagnesia, prevention of convulsions, and tocolysis in preterm labor.MgSO4 clinical guide

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