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** Administer [[Electrolytes|MAGNESIUM SULFATE]] 4-6 gm IV added to 100cc NaCL using a dial-a-flow or buretrol over 10 minutes.
 
** Administer [[Electrolytes|MAGNESIUM SULFATE]] 4-6 gm IV added to 100cc NaCL using a dial-a-flow or buretrol over 10 minutes.
 
*** '''Contraindicated if renal disease.'''
 
*** '''Contraindicated if renal disease.'''
* If seizure occurs and the pt is hypertensive, refer to [[Seizure|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12). Treat with [[Sedative Hypnotics|VALIUM]] and call for orders on administration of [[Electrolytes|MAGNESIUM SULFATE]] 4 gm IV over 30 minutes after seizure is controlled.
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* If seizure occurs and the pt is hypertensive, refer to [[Seizure|SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER]] (5.12). Treat with [[Sedative Hypnotics|VALIUM]] and consider administration of [[Electrolytes|MAGNESIUM SULFATE]] 4 gm IV over 30 minutes after seizure is controlled.
  
 
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Revision as of 11:50, 19 October 2020

Section 7 - PEDIATRIC / OBSTETRICAL

7.04 PREGNANCY INDUCED HYPERTENSION (PIH)

INITIAL MEDICAL CARE (2.01). OXYGEN @100% via NRB mask or assist with BVM.

  • Seizure precautions.
  • GENTLE HANDLING. Minimal CNS stimulation.
  • Position patient on left side or raise right side of backboard approximately 30 degrees.
  • For systolic BP > 160 on two readings,
    • Administer MAGNESIUM SULFATE 4-6 gm IV added to 100cc NaCL using a dial-a-flow or buretrol over 10 minutes.
      • Contraindicated if renal disease.
  • If seizure occurs and the pt is hypertensive, refer to SEIZURE PRACTICE PARAMETER (5.12). Treat with VALIUM and consider administration of MAGNESIUM SULFATE 4 gm IV over 30 minutes after seizure is controlled.