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Procedural Work For Eclampsia Cases
- Signs and Symptoms
- Blood pressure above 160/110
- Protein in the urine (+2)
- Decreased urine output (100ml/6 hours)
- Persistent headache
- Nausea and stomach pain
- Swelling throughout the body (eyes, feet, arms, face)
- Seizures
Stages of Seizures:
- Pre-seizure stage (15-20 seconds):
- Tremor in the face and hands
- Eye rolling
- Hand movements to the side
- Jaw clenching to the side
- Seizure stage (30-60 seconds):
- Muscle rigidity
- Rigidity of the limbs and spine
- Seizures of the respiratory muscles, cyanosis of the face, and suffocation
- Post-seizure stage (60-90 seconds):
- Involuntary urination and defecation
- Tongue biting
- Foaming from the mouth
- Elevated body temperature
- Wheezing in breathing
- Loss of consciousness:
- Loss of consciousness for a few minutes
