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Eclampsia clinical guidelines and recommendations for Uganda

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Pregnant Women

Acute Seizure

Left lateral position, protect airway. DO NOT restrain. Give Magnesium Sulphate loading dose (4g IV + 10g IM).

Magnesium Toxicity

If RR <16, urine <30ml/hr, or no reflexes: Give Calcium Gluconate 1 g (10 ml of 10%) slow IV.

Blood Pressure

Hydralazine 5 mg IV every 30 mins to keep diastolic <100 mmHg.

Delivery

Fastest delivery (vaginal or C-section) within 6-12 hours.

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