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Jun 6, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 6, 2025
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Boardroom
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3 Points
Provider:
Plainsview Nursing Home
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Jun 6, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 6, 2025
Moderator(s):
Dr.
Cyrus Kamau
ObGyn
Venue: ObGyn
Boardroom
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Plainsview Nursing Home
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Pre-Eclampsia Presentation
Starting on:
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
Venue:
Boardroom
Boardroom
Description
Preeclampsia presentation includes both symptoms and objective findings such as high blood pressure (140/90 mmHg or higher) and signs of organ damage like protein in the urine. Common symptoms are severe headaches, vision changes (blurred vision, flashing lights), and upper abdominal pain. Other signs can include shortness of breath, nausea, sudden weight gain, and swelling, particularly in the face and hands. Some people may have no noticeable symptoms at all.
Objectives
Objective findings (often detected during prenatal visits) High blood pressure: Defined as \(140/90\) mmHg or higher.Proteinuria: Excess protein in the urine.Low platelet count: Thrombocytopenia, can be found in blood tests.Elevated liver enzymes: Indicates liver stress or damage, also found in blood tests.Reduced kidney function: May be indicated by decreased urine output (oliguria) or other blood tests.Hyperreflexia: Overactive reflexes, a sign of a high risk for seizure activity.
Presenters
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Dr.
Cyrus Mumbura