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pre-eclampsia
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Case on HDP Dr Gitanjali Moderator- Dr Kakade sir 1
Patient Mrs. khan Salamat 36 years old Primigravida with 9 months of amenorrhea came to Bharati hospital referred from a private practioner in view of raised BP i.e of 200/150mmhg At presentation she complained of headache and blurring of vision since 1 day Headache was localized in the occipital region, throbbing type, not relieved on rest No c/o nausea, vomiting, epigastric pain etc No c/o pain in abdomen, pv discharge Fetal movements well appreciated 2
Menstrual history-> LMP- not known PMH- 4-5 days/28-30days/RMF AGA- 38 weeks 32days (BUSG @ 12 weeks 3 days on 13/7/20) EDD- 26/1/21 Obstetric history- Married since 1 year, On consanguineous marriage G1- present pregnancy, spontaneous conception, Registered at a private practioner . diagnosed with increased BP at 3 rd month of amenorrhoea -> was started on Tab Labetalol 100mg bd Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism since 3 rd month of amenorrhoea->was started on Tab Thyrox 25 mcg OD 3
Antihypertensives were stepped to Tab Nefidepine Retard 20mg Bd together with Tab Labetalol 100mg BD since 1 month H/o anemia present -> was given 5 injection Iron Sucrose 15 days back Past history- NAD Family history- Mother and Father are Hypertensives on treatment 4
Patient was seen in EMD GENERAL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION Height-154 cm Weight- 80kg BMI-33 kg/m2 Afebrile, P-84bpm;pallor +, bilateral pedal oedema + , U/a- 4+ DTR- BRISK BP-200/150mmHg in right brachial artery INJ labetalol 10mg iv given , INJ MGSO4 4gm iv given Repeat BP 150/100mmhg (in 10 minutes) RS-airway entry equal on both sides, no basal crepitations, CVS-S1 S2 normal 5
PER ABDOMEN EXAMINATION- INSPECTION- Abdomen longitudinally ovoid Linea nigra,stria gravidarum seen,abdominal wall oedema + PALPATION- Uterus- 34 WK period of geststion,Relaxed 6
Fundal grip- soft,non ballotable part s/o breech Lateral grip-Irregular, knob like structure on right side s/o limbs; smooth, curved shaped structure on left side s/o back Pawlik grip- hard,globular,ballotable structure s/o head Pelvic grip-hands converging-head not engaged AUSCULTATION- FHS +,regular,148bpm on left spinoumbilical line Pv-cervix soft, posterior, os closed ,uneffaced 7
Diagnosis-Primigravida with 38 weeks 2 days pregnancy with chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia with anaemia with FGR with hypothyroidism with impending eclampsia in Hypertensive emergency. Patient was shifted to LR for further management after starting zuspan regimen In LR -> Foleys catherization done, Her BP was 220/140mmhg -> INJ Labetalol 20mg iv given- BP repeated after 15 mins , which was 190/120mmhg IN Labetalol 40 mg given Repeat BP after 20 min was 190/120mmhg 8
Capsule Nifedepin 10 mg given Repeat BP after 20 mins was 220/150mmhg Cap Nifedepine 10mg repeated - BP was 170/110mmhg after 10 minutes 1 PCV was issued ivo anaemia (HB=8.8 %) and , patient was shifted for Emergency LSCS On table was 140/90 mmhg -> LScs was done under spinal anaesthesia. LSCS done uneventfully -> Patient was shifted to Icu for further management. 9
Discussion Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy (HDP) are the spectrum of disorders ranging from already existing chronic hypertension in the index pregnancy to complex multisystem disorder like preeclampsia leading to the complications like eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, acute renal failure, pulmonary edema , stroke and left ventricular failure. 12
Classifications- Gestational hypertension: Blood pressure =/> 140/90 mmHg, detected beyond 20 weeks of gestation and returns to normal within 42nd postpartum day and is not associated with any other features of preeclampsia. Chronic hypertension: Known case of hypertension or a case of hypertension detected before 20 weeks of gestation in absence of neoplastic trophoblastic disease and multiple pregnancies. Preeclampsia: It is a multisystem inflammatory disorder beyond 20 weeks of pregnancy with significant proteinuria characterized by de novo onset of hypertension (BP =/>140/90 mmHg). More recently, atypical variant of preeclampsia is recognized which is accompanied by neurological, hematological, hepatic, renal manifestations or fetal growth restriction, in absence of proteinuria Eclampsia: It is occurrence of seizures in association with preeclampsia. It can also occur as atypical eclampsia. Superimposed Preeclampsia: It is the occurrence of preeclampsia in women with chronic hypertension. (Blood pressure reading should be reconfirmed after 4-6 hours before classifying a patient in particular group.) 13
Preeclampsia can be further classified as non severe and severe. It can also be classified as early onset and late onset as below. Non severe preeclampsia : Blood pressure =/>140/90 mm Hg and <=/ 160/110 mm Hg No premonitory symptoms and a normal HDP lab parameters Severe preeclampsia : Blood pressure > 160/110 mm Hg with/without premonitory symptoms with / without abnormal HDP laboratory parameters. Or Blood pressure >/=140/90 mm Hg with premonitory symptoms and /or abnormal HDP laboratory parameters. 14
Premonitory symptoms: Headache, blurring of vision, vomiting, right upper quadrant pain, sudden excessive weight gain and severe edema . Abnormal HDP lab: Low platelets, elevated liver enzymes, elevated serum creatinine, and abnormal coagulation profile. 15
Early onset preeclampsia : Onset of proteinuric hypertension is before 34 weeks of pregnancy. The maternal complications are more severe. Low birth weight, fetal growth restriction and iatrogenic prematurity are common. Late onset preeclampsia : Onset of proteinuric hypertension is after 34 weeks of pregnancy. The maternal complications are less severe. Low birth weight and fetal growth restriction is less common. 16
What is HDP gestosis score Primary clinical assessment for screening and prediction of preeclampsia can be objectively performed by ‘easy to use’ HDP- Gestosis score. Process of risk scoring : This score involves all the existing and emerging risk factors in the pregnant woman. Score 1, 2 and 3 is allotted to each clinical risk factor as per its severity in development of preeclampsia. With careful history and assessment of woman a total score is obtained time to time. When total score is =/> 3; pregnant woman should be marked as ‘At risk for Preeclampsia’. 17
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Prevention of Preeclampsia All ‘at risk ’women should be started with Aspirin 75-150 mg Dose-The optimum dose of aspirin is unclear; studies have used 60-75-100-150 mg. Low-dose aspirin has a good maternal and fetal safety profile. Aspirin for this indication should be started even earlier than 12 weeks. Mechanism-> Defective placentation is considered as the causative factor of preeclampsia. Early aspirin balances the levels of thromboxane A2 and prostacyclin which will maintain adequate uteroplacental blood flow and improve placentation without increasing the risks of adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes. Therefore, it appears safe to use low-dose aspirin as a prophylaxis to prevent preeclampsia throughout pregnancy until 2 days prior to delivery or cesarean section. Along with aspirin, calcium 1-1.5 gm10 daily (in low calcium intake group) is to be started. 19
Diagnosis 1. Blood pressure measurement is the most important clinical test to diagnostic HDP. • The position of the pregnant mother especially after 20 weeks of gestation should be either in the sitting position or left lateral position with the zero level at the level of the heart. 20
2)Proteinuria • Significant proteinuria is urinary excretion of > 300 mg protein in a 24-hour period. • Once significant proteinuria is established, further quantification is not required as proteinuria does not have prognostic value from management point of view. • However, if proteinuria is absent, pregnant woman with hypertension still requires frequent monitoring. The HDP Gestosis scientific group recommends the following methods till further research findings are out – o Urinary dipstick method (Visual / by automated device) o Spot urine protein: creatinine ratio • Significant proteinuria: can be assessed by urinary dipstick: >/= 2+ Or urinary protein: creatinine ratio >/= 30 mg/mmol. • Urinary dipstick method is quick and allows women with negative result to return home quickly. It also helps quick assessment of severe proteinuria. • The results of spot protein: creatinine also would be available within 2 - 4 hours. • The gold standard of assessing proteinuria is 24-hour urine protein assessment. 21
Laboratory Investigations -When blood pressure reading of a pregnant woman is =/> 140/90 mmHg (or known case of chronic hypertension visits first time to the antenatal clinic), following investigations are advisable to assess severity of the disease. •Baseline HDP lab Urine albumin- by dipstick method or urine protein: creatinine ratio ✓ Complete blood count: Platelet count and anaemia assessment Liver enzymes- Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate transaminase (AST), Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH). Serum bilirubin Serum creatinine Serum uric acid Additional laboratory investigations Coagulation profile (when platelet count is < 1,00000 /mm3 ) Serum electrolytes (in severe disease) , 22
Ultrasonography • Maternal ultrasonography (USG abdomen and pelvis) Following things are suggested to be assessed in addition to obstetric evaluation: Liver: sub-capsular hematoma, hepatomegaly. Kidney: signs of renal causes of hypertension, other changes in renal parenchyma Ascites and pleural effusion: as other worsening signs of preeclampsia. Fetal surveillance and placental morphology (Obstetric USG with doppler) Fetal biometry, amniotic fluid volume (AFI), uterine artery doppler and umbilical artery doppler should be performed at the first diagnosis of preeclampsia. In confirmed preeclampsia or in cases of fetal growth restriction, serial evaluation of fetal growth, AFI, uterine artery umbilical artery doppler is recommended. More frequent ultrasound measurements and color doppler study are needed if there is a high resistance or absent or reversed end-diastolic flow in uterine artery with appropriate further management. Placental location, morphology and any evidence of placental bed hemorrhage, abnormal adherence and presence of sinusoids should be documented. 23
Fundoscopy ✓ Fundoscopy may be required to differentiate chronic and new onset disease and to diagnose papilledema/ hemorrhages as these have ominous prognosis. 24
Medical management – World Organization Gestosis recommends that a systolic BP of =/>140 and/or a diastolic BP of =/>90 mm Hg warrants antihypertensive therapy. Target range of Blood Pressure to be kept: Systolic < =140 Diastolic <= 90 mmhg 25
Labetalol: 200 - 1200 mg / day in 2 divided doses It is accepted as the first line and effective medication during pregnancy. Preferred medication when baseline pulse is >100/min It is contraindicated in asthma, CCF, DM and cases of bradycardia. Nifedipine- 20-120 mg / day of slow releasing preparations in 2-3 divided doses Preferred medication when baseline pulse is < 100/min .Maternal adverse effects include tachycardia, palpitations, headaches, and facial flushing. Methyldopa : 500-2000 mg per day orally in 2-3divided doses. Methyl dopa is the most time tested and safe anti-hypertensive. Nowadays it is not routinely available. Drug is to be discontinued in postpartum period to avoid postpartum depression. Drugs contraindicated in pregnancy: ACE inhibitors, ARBs, ß- blockers and diuretics. 26
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Delivery decision Gestational Hypertension: Pregnancy can be continued till the term Mild Preeclampsia: To be delivered at 37 completed weeks. Severe Preeclampsia: To be delivered after 34 completed weeks. Eclampsia: Should be delivered once mother is stabilized after MgSO4. Labor induction with appropriate method can be carried out safely. Cesarean section is done for obstetric indications only. Delivery decision should be carefully decided after assessing maternal and fetal risks. Corticosteroids Corticosteroids are recommended in all women delivering before 34 completed weeks and in case of elective cesarean delivery before 38 completed weeks. Intramuscular dexamethasone: 6 mg 12 hourly 4 doses or Intramuscular betamethasone: 12 mg 24 hourly 2 doses can be used for reducing neonatal respiratory distress. Even a single dose of steroid at least an hour prior to delivery can reduce the neonatal respiratory distress syndrome remarkably 28
Management of eclampsia -Eclampsia is a situation needs to follow the principles of ABCD of critical management. Principles of management of eclampsia “Call for help” timely additional help is essential for effective management A: Airway: Lateral decubitus position, mouth gag and neck extension Avoid injury to the mother B: Breathing: Nasal oxygen and suction Pulse oximeter: oxygen saturation >96% C: Circulation: IV access for maternal resuscitation Laboratory investigations are sent. Crystalloids: Ringer Lactate or Normal Saline 80 ml/hr. Control of convulsions: Magnesium sulphate-Loading and maintenance dose. Catheterization: Foley’s catheter is inserted. Control of blood pressure: With anti-hypertensives Corticosteroids: For gestational age < 34 weeks D: Delivery: Baby should be delivered once mother is stabilized 29
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Management after stabilization -> Deliver the patient after stabilization in the situations like eclampsia, HELLP, severe preeclampsia, chronic hypertension with superimposed preeclampsia and if gestational age is more than or equal to 34 weeks. Vaginal delivery may be considered if attainable in reasonable amount of time. In case of preterm pregnancy, expectant management can be considered with individual assessment and antenatal steroids and rationale use of antihypertensive medications with close supervision. Intrapartum management: It is preferable to conduct delivery in a well-equipped birthing centre with facility of obstetrical expertise and accessible obstetric high dependency and/or critical care units with blood bank, anesthesiologist, neonatologist and a transfer facility. Mode of delivery: It depends upon the urgency to deliver, cervical Bishop’s score, gestational age, severity of FGR and doppler study findings in the umbilical artery 31
Induction of labor: Induction of labor should be offered to mothers eligible for vaginal delivery. Prostaglandins (PGs) ( dinoprostone gel, suppositories or tablets) can be used for induction. Misoprostol may be used in patients remote from term. Mechanical dilatation of the cervix with Foley’s balloon or vaginal hygroscopic dilators may be considered. Augmentation of labor is to be done only with oxytocin 32
Caesarean delivery: Severe FGR or REDF in the umbilical artery on color Doppler or any obstetric contraindication for vaginal delivery or failure of induction may make cesarean delivery a preferred choice. Fluid Management: Inappropriate use of fluids can cause pulmonary edema and maternal death. Intrapartum fetal monitoring: Close monitoring of the fetus with continuous or intermittent Doppler device or EFM (electronic fetal heart monitoring) is preferred. Laboratory investigations may be repeated when required. 33
Preventing PPH: Active management of third stage of labour and prophylactic administration of oxytocics in case of cesarean delivery should be followed in all cases. It is safe to use oxytocin 5 U bolus equally diluted over 2-3 minutes or prostaglandin (PG) injections. PG can be used also as misoprostol sublingual, transrectal or transvaginal. Average blood loss of labour may not be well tolerated by these patients due to hemoconcentration. Underlying endothelial dysfunction, hypertension and use of magnesium sulphate may make the mother more susceptible to PPH. The use of fluids should be judicious. Recommendation is 80 ml/ hr or1ml/kg/ hr as overinfusion can cause pulmonary edema in these women. 34
Post-delivery management-> It involves close vigilance for eclampsia, PPH, HELLP, pulmonary edema, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular events and thrombo-embolic complications. Continued postpartum surveillance has to be the norm to prevent additional morbidity as gestosis can develop post-delivery. During the hospital stay, blood pressure should be closely monitored for first 48 hours post delivery. Postpartum use of NSAIDs should be avoided. Antihypertensive therapy is recommended for persistent BP of SBP > 150 and DBP > 100 mm Hg. Persistent BP of >= 160 SBP and or DBP of >=110 mm Hg should be treated within one hour and magnesium sulphate considered for seizure prophylaxis 35
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Discussion
Gestational hypertension Pre eclampsia and eclampsia syndrome . Chronic hypertension Pre eclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension . Classification of HDP
Defined as blood pressure 140mmhg (systolic)and 90 mmhg (diastolic) without proteinuria on atleast 2 occasions,at least 4 hours apart after 20 th week of gestation in women known to be normotensive before pregnancy . GESTATIONAL HYPERTENSION
CHRONIC HYPERTENSION Chronic hypertension in pregnancy is defined as hypertension before pregnancy or before 20 th week of gestation ,on more than one occasion at least 4-6 hours apart Systolic Bp of 140 mmhg or greater ,or diastolic Bp of 90 mmhg or greater or both . Persistent hypertension for 12 weeks postpartum is also retrospectively described as chronic hypertension .
It is best described as pregnancy specific syndrome that can affect virtually every organ system . Defined as Bp ->140/90mmhgtaken 2 ocassion 4-6 hours apart taken in sitting position with proteinuria . Appearance of proteinuria with hypertension is an important diagnostic criteria . visual dipstick test. Trace- 0.15to0.3g/I 1+= 0.3g/l 2+=1g/l 3+=3g/l According to new guidelines – Proteinuria is not a specific marker of pre eclampsia . PRE-ECLAMPSIA
D I A S TO L I C B P SYSTOLIC BP 3)PROTEINURIA 4)HEADACHE 5)VISUAL D I S T R U B A N C E 6)UPPER ABDOMINAL PAIN 7)OLIGURIA 8)CONVULSION < 110 mm h g <160mmmhg <5 G/24 hr not present not present not present not present not present not present A BN O RM A L I T Y N O N S E V E R E ( m il d ) S E V E R E > 110 mm h g > 160 mm h g >5 G/24 hr present present present present present present
8) SERUM CREAT 9 ) T H R O M B OC Y TO P E NIA (<100,000/UL) 10)SERUM T R A N S A M I N A SE ELEVATION 11)FETAL GROWTH RESTRICTION 1 2 ) P U L M O N A R Y EDEMA 1 3 ) G E S T A T I O N A L AGE Not elevated a b s e n t m i n i m al a b s e n t a b s e n t l ate elevated p r e s e n t m arked p r e s e n t p r e s e n t ear l y
It is diagnosed when one or more features of preclampsia ( e.g elevated liver enzymes ,low platelets , proteinuria ) develop for first time during pregnancy after 20 weeks in a women with pre existing chronic hypertension . PRE-ECLAPSIA SUPERIMPOSED ON CHRONIC HYPERTENSION
Incidence of pre eclampsia in nulliparous ranged from 3 to 10 %. In multipara ranged from 1.4 to 4 % Young and nulliparous women are vulnearble to developing pre eclampsia . Incidence
Couple related risk factor : Primipaternity.(exposure of chronic villi for the first time) Limited sperm exposure Pregnancy after donar insemination ,donar egg , donar embryo . Maternal or pregnancy related risk factor : Extremes of age ( teenage / elderly primigravida ) Smoking Obesity and insulin resistance/ gestational diabetes Multifetal pregnancies. Pre eclampsia in previous pregnancy . RISK FACYTOR FOR PRE ECLAMPSIA
Maternal low birth weight . Family history of pre eclampsia . Pre existing medical disease : Pre gestational diabetes , Chronic hypertensive or renal disease . Maternal immunological disease. Pre existing thrombophilia , anti phospholipids antibody syndrome .
Stage1 – abnormal placentation . (faulty endovascular trophoblastic remodeling ). Stage 2 – clinical syndrome . Pre existing maternal condition that are also manifest by endothelial cell activation or inflammation . TWO STAGE DISORDER HYPOTHESIS
E T I OP A T H O G E NE S I S Markers of placental dysfunction Abnormal trophoblastic invasion. Vasospam . Immunological factor . Endothelial cell activation /coagulation activation . Increased pressor response . Angiogenic – anti- angiogenic proteins . Genetic multifactorial disorder
Fibronectin - fibronectin is a high molecular weight glycoprotein that has important role in all cellular adhesions and is component of connective to tissue and basement membranes .increased level of fibronectin preeceds clinical signs of pre eclampsia and useful for prediction of disease . MARKER OF PRE ECLAMPSIA
S y m p t o m s Headache- mild to severe and intermittent to constant . Pain may be frontal or occipital , may be pulsatile or dull Headache may arise from cerebrovascular hyperperfusion . Eye symptoms :scotoma ,transient perception of bright or black spot – can lead to diplopia ,blurred vision and in severe cases complete blindness , visual symptoms can be cause by vasospams and due to occipital vasogenic oedema . Blindness secondary to retinal ischaemia or infarction is called purtscher retinopathy.
Epigastric or right upper quadrant pain : frequently accompanies hepatocellular necrosis, ischemia, and edema that stretches Glisson capsule. Severe form of disease – leads to HELLP SYNDROME . Marked alteration in AST (aspartate aminotransferase ),ALT- (alanine aminotransferase)and LDH value . Diminished urinary output — Urinary output of less than 400 ml in 24 hours is the alarming symptoms . Edema - Swelling of the leg , hands , face , abdomen .
S i g n s Abnormal weight gain: A rapid gain in weight of more than 5 lb a month or more than 1 lb a week in later month of pregnancy is significant. Rise of blood pressure Edema Proteinuria .
LABORATORY FINDINGS Laboratory changes reflect the effects of the disease on the renal ,hepatic, hematological systems . Hematological abnormalities – Increase in haemoglobin . Increase in hematocrit level . Decrease in plasma fibrinogen level (<200 mg/dl ) Platelet count – below 100,000/mm3 . Liver function test . Elevation in serum transaminase is most common . An AST or ALT levels of about 70 IU/L is seen as significant as a level above 150 iu/l associated with increase morbidity to the mother .
Serum bilirubin level – elevated bilirubin level (>1.2 g/dl) Lactate dehydrogenase – marker of hemolysis (increased Ldh >600 u/l ). Altered renal functions : Serum creatnine (increase upto 1.2 mg /dl ) Increased blood urea nitrogen ( normal value in pregnancy is 15 mg /dl Increased uric acid ( normal value upto 6 mg /dl)- hyperuricemia associated with renal dysfunction,glomerular endothelosis and decreased tubular secretion )
Opthalmic assessment : Retinal detachment . Retinal ischaemia /infarction Occipital lobe vasogenic edema . Retinal artery occlusion Ultrasonography : FTS SCREENING . Low PAPP-A levels associated with development of pre eclampsia uterine artery doppler usg is the best available test for early detection of pre eclampsia of placental origin . Doppler study at 11-13 weeks demonstrated that impedance to blood flow is increased in pregnancies which subsequently develop hypertensive disorders- correlation with BETA-hcg and PAPP-A .
At 20 weeks , uterine artery doppler is a part of initial evaluation– disapperance of diastolic notching . Umbilical artery doppler provides as assessment of placental- umbilical circulation . An abnormally elevated umbilical artery PI with absent diastolic flow and reversed diastolic flow – worsening indicator of resistance to blood flow in fetal side of of placental circulation . MCA ( middle cerebral artery )-brain sparing effect – indicated by low PI (pulsality index) CP RATIO- cerebroplacental ratio . Calculated by MCA(S/D RATIO)/UA (S/D RATIO) . If cp ratio >1 – no brain sparing effect . If cp ratio<1 - brain sparing effect present
Dietary modification (according to BMI ). Low salt diet Calcium supplement Fish oil supplement Exercise Antioxidants Antithrombotic agents Low dose aspirin (50-150 daily) Low dose aspirin plus low molecular weight heparin PREVENTION
R E S T In left-lateral position as much as possible. It lessen the effects of vena caval compression. Increases the renal blood flow → diuresis Increases the uterine blood flow →improves the placental perfusion Reduces the blood pressure.
According to BMI Should contain adequate amount of daily protein (about 100 gm). Total calorie approximate 1600 cal/day. Usual salt intake is permitted. Fluids need not be restricted
MANAGEMENT CONTROL OVER HYPERTENSION PREVENTION OF CONVULSION TREATMENT A RELATED TO COMPLICATION
Drug MOA route Action Dose on set of a c t i o n Side effect Labetel olo ( 1 st line of manag e m e n t ) (c) Alpha 1 and non selectiv e beta1 blocker Iv/oral D e c r e a sing PVR with little or no effect on cardiac output Initial i/v dose- 20 mg , ma x - 220 mg/hr. Oral d o s e - 100 mg i/v route- 5 mins . Oral route- 20 mins Maternal hypotension . Bradycardia N i f i d e pi ne (C) CCB Oral D e c r e a se PVR 10-20 mg M a x - 120 mg /day Can be repeate d in 30 m i nu t e s Hedache P a l p it a t i o n Flushing ANTI- HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS
drug MOA Route Action Dose Onset of a c t i o n s/e H y d r a l a z ine (c) Arterial V a s o d i l a t i/v Rapid lowering of blod p r e ss ur e Act directly on arterial smooth muscles . 5-10 mg Can be r e p e a t e d every 20 mins D u r a t i o n 1-4 hrs M a t e rn a l t a c hy c a r dia . palpitati on M e t hy l do pa (B) C e n t r a ll y Acting sympath olytic i/v Smooth muscle r e l a x a n t 500-750 mg . M a i n t a i n 1-2 gm 4-6 hrs . Duration - 12-24 hrs Drowsin ess H e a d a c h e Lack of energy
Magnesium sulfate is effective anti- convulsant and is used as neuro prophylaxis . During labour and delivery more chances of convulsion to develop ,women with pre eclampsia and eclampsia usually given mgso4 during labour and for 24 hrs post partum . It can be given intravenous route and intra muscular route . Mechanism of action – 1)reduced pre synaptic release of neuro transmitter glutamate . 2)blockade of glutamergic N- methyl –d- aspartate (NMDA)receptor . 3)improve calcium buffering by mitochondria 4)blockage of calcium entry via voltage gated channel . MGSO4
CONTINOUS INTRAVENOUS INFUSION :(ZUSPAN REGIME) GIVE 4 TO 6 gm loading dose of magnesium sulfate diluted in 100 ml iv fluid over 15-20 mins. Begin 2g/hr in 100 ml iv maintenance infusion . Some recommends 1 g/dl . INTERMITTENT INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION (PITCHARDS REGIME) 10 gm of 50% magnesium sulphate , ½ (5g) injected deeply in upper outer quadrant of each buttock . If convulsion persist after 15 mins , give up 2 gm more intravenously as a 20 % solution not to exceed 1 gm /min . If the woman is large , upto 4 g may be given .
Pulse ,BP monitoring 1 hrly . Respiratory rate urine output 1 hrly Deep tendon reflexes premonitory signs and symptoms . Monitoring for magnesium toxicity . Urine output should be at least 30 ml /hr , 400 ml/24 hrs . Deep tendon reflex should be present . Respiratory rate should be >14 breaths /min Pulse oximetry should be >equal to 96% MONITORING OF ZUSPAN REGIMEN
Magnesium toxicity . Normal serum magnesium level is 4- 7 meq /L .,4.8to 8.4 mg /dl , 2 to 3.5 mmol/l . Magnesium is cleared totally by renal excretion .serum creatinine levels must be measured to detect GFR . Serum magnesium level- at which toxicity . 8-10 meq/l- patellar reflex absent . >10 meq/l –breathing become weakend . >12 meq/l – respiratory arrest /respiratory paralysis .
Antidote of Magnesium toxicity . 1 gm intravenously calcium gluconate or calcium chloride . Fetal and neonatal effects . Magnesium sulphate is protective effect against development of cerebral palsy in very low birth weight newborn
Outpatient management – no t severe features (fetal and maternal assessment) FETAL ASSESSMENT : Fetal growth assessment every 3-4 weeks AFI assessment weekly . Antenatal testing 1-2 times per week . MATERNAL ASSESSMENT : Labs weekly . Atleast 1 visit per week in clinic Bp and symptoms assessment are recommended serially
Decision regarding management based on gestational age and result from following evaluation . Maternal- bp recording , proteinuria ,premonitory sign and symptoms ,PIH labs status . Fetal- EFW/ANTENATAL TESTING (BPP,NST). CANDIDATE FOR EXPECTANT MANAGEMENT : Pre eclampsia without severe features <37 weeks . controlled blood pressure . normal biochemical and pre eclampsia marker .
Mode of delivery determined after considering presentation of fetus ,fetal condition , maternal condition , gestational age, laboratory markers . Vaginal delivery is generally preferred .
WEEKS OF PREGNANCY TIMING OF BIRTH BEFORE 34 WEEKS continuous survillance unless there are indication for blanned birth .off intravenous mgso4 and a course of antenatal corticosteroid in line with nice guidelines on preterm labor and birth . FROM 34 TO 36 +6 WEEKS Continous survillance unless indication for planned early birth 37 weeks on wards Offer planned birth within 24- 48 hours
Patient should be monitored closely with Bp measurement at least four times aday for first 2 days followed by once daily for next 2 weeks or more till they are off anti hypertensive and blood pressure normalize . Same anti – hypertensive treatment should be continued in post partum period .dosage can be reduced once bp falls below 130/80 mmhg . Anti – hypertensive can be stopped once bp become normal for atleast 48 hrs Careful for the omnious signs . Careful evaluation of intake and output and chest auscultation is necessary in postpartum period .