Strengthening the healthcare services to prevent severe Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia.
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2014-12
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Preeclampsia is a hypertensive, multi-system disorder of pregnancy whose etiology remains
unknown. Although management is evidence-based, preventive measures/screening tools are
lacking, treatment remains symptomatic, and delivery remains the only cure. As in the past, the
current role of physicians and nurses in the management of pre-eclampsia-eclampsia continues to
revolve around the protection of maternal/foetal wellbeing and optimization of positive health
outcomes. Given that effective preventive measures and screening tools is presently lacking, routine
assessment of the signs/symptoms indicative of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia remains critical to the
detection, monitoring, and effective management of pre-eclampsia/eclampsia. Patient education and
the provision of a supportive environment are also essential to the optimal management of preeclampsia/
eclampsia. This article deals with the integration of health care services in preventing the
complications of pre-eclampsia.
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Health care services, Pre-eclampsia, Eclampsia
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D’Souza Lolita S M, Josin Joicy. Strengthening the healthcare services to prevent severe Pre-eclampsia and Eclampsia. Journal of International Medicine and Dentistry. 2014 Dec; 1(2): 86-89.