Pre-Eclampsia
Pre-Eclampsia
Pre-Eclampsia
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Anaesthesia & Gestation:<br />
2 nd Trimester: ‘Best’ time for surgery.<br />
Uterine displacement beyond 18-20 weeks.<br />
Aspiration prophylaxis, intubate.<br />
Minimise uterine manipulation.<br />
Careful with ketamine, etc.<br />
Tocolysis usually required.<br />
Thromboprophylaxis advisable.<br />
Dr. Marc Coppens<br />
Anaesthesia & Gestation:<br />
3 rd Trimester:<br />
CONSIDER DELIVERY FIRST<br />
Uterine displacement.<br />
Aspiration prophylaxis, intubate.<br />
Minimise uterine manipulation.<br />
Care with ketamine. Avoid NSAIDs.<br />
Tocolytics often required.<br />
Thromboprophylaxis.<br />
Steroids (< 34 weeks).<br />
Dr. Marc Coppens<br />
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