Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Pa Tho Physiology of Pregnancy

    Uploaded by

    Zaira Kim
    47 views2 pages
    Risk Factors: 1.) Primigravida 2.) Primipaternity 3.) Maternal age < 18 or > 35 4.) Family history of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension 5.) Large uterine mass; multiple gestation, fetal hydrops (Rh sensitization), diabetes mellitus 6.) African-American heritage, history of chronic renal or vascular disease 7.) Molar pregnancy Signs and Symptoms: 1.) Increased blood pressure 2.) Protein in the urine 3.) Edema (swelling) 4.) Sudden weight gain 5.) Visual changes such as blurred or double vision 6.) N

    Copyright

    © Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)

    Available Formats

    DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document
    Risk Factors: 1.) Primigravida 2.) Primipaternity 3.) Maternal age < 18 or > 35 4.) Family history of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension 5.) Large uterine mass; multiple gestation, fetal hydrops (Rh sensitization), diabetes mellitus 6.) African-American heritage, history of chronic renal or vascular disease 7.) Molar pregnancy Signs and Symptoms: 1.) Increased blood pressure 2.) Protein in the urine 3.) Edema (swelling) 4.) Sudden weight gain 5.) Visual changes such as blurred or double vision 6.) N

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    47 views2 pages

    Pa Tho Physiology of Pregnancy

    Uploaded by

    Zaira Kim
    Risk Factors: 1.) Primigravida 2.) Primipaternity 3.) Maternal age < 18 or > 35 4.) Family history of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension 5.) Large uterine mass; multiple gestation, fetal hydrops (Rh sensitization), diabetes mellitus 6.) African-American heritage, history of chronic renal or vascular disease 7.) Molar pregnancy Signs and Symptoms: 1.) Increased blood pressure 2.) Protein in the urine 3.) Edema (swelling) 4.) Sudden weight gain 5.) Visual changes such as blurred or double vision 6.) N

    Copyright:

    Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
    Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 2

    Risk Factors:

    1.) Primigravida
    2.) Primipaternity
    3.) Maternal age < 18 or > 35
    4.) Family history of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension
    5.) Large uterine mass; multiple gestation, fetal hydrops (Rh sensitization),
    diabetes mellitus
    6.) African-American heritage, history of chronic renal or vascular disease
    7.) Molar pregnancy

    Signs and Symptoms:


    1.) Increased blood pressure
    2.) Protein in the urine
    3.) Edema (swelling)
    4.) Sudden weight gain
    5.) Visual changes such as blurred or double vision
    6.) Nausea, vomiting
    7.) Right-sided upper abdominal pain or pain around the stomach
    8.) Urinating small amounts
    9.) Changes in liver or kidney function tests

    Treatment for Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension:


    The goal of treatment is to prevent the condition from becoming worse and to
    prevent it from causing other complications. Treatment for pregnancy-induced
    hypertension (PIH) may include:
    • bed rest (either at home or in the hospital may be recommended)
    • hospitalization (as specialized personnel and equipment may be necessary)
    • magnesium sulfate (or other antihypertensive medications for PIH)
    • fetal monitoring (to check the health of the fetus when the mother has PIH)
    may include:
    o fetal movement counting – keeping track of fetal kicks and
    movements. A change in the number or frequency may mean the fetus
    is under stress.
    o nonstress testing – a test that measures the fetal heart rate in
    response to the fetus’ movements
    o biophysical profile – a test that combines nonstress test with
    ultrasound to observe the fetus.
    o Doppler flow studies – type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to
    measure the flow of blood through a blood vessel.
    • continued laboratory testing of urine and blood (for changes that may signal
    worsening of PIH)
    • medications, called corticosteroids, that may help mature the lungs of the
    fetus (lung immaturity is a major problem of premature babies)
    • delivery of the baby (if treatments do not control PIH or if the fetus or mother
    is in danger). Cesarean delivery may be recommended, in some cases.
    Pathophysiology of Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension

    PREGNANCY-INDUCED
    HYPERTENSION (PIH)

    Vasospa
    sm

    blood pressure organ vascular


    circulating perfusion damage
    volume
    extravascular
    fluid
    placenta cerebru retin kidne live vascular
    m al ys r and
    hematolo
    gic
    IUGR edema oliguria periportal system
    edema
    fetal ischemi visual Na+ hemorrhag microangiopath
    O2 a disturban retention ic necrosis ic hemolysis
    ce proteinuria
    platelet
    adherence
    headach
    fibrin deposition
    e retinal
    detachme plasma
    abrupti seizur nt proble AST
    o e ms platelets
    coma pulmona ALT
    ry periphera
    edema l edema subcapsul
    CHF ar
    fetal hematom HELLP
    distres intracrani renal a syndrom
    s al tubular e
    hemorrha necrosis
    ge
    acute liver DIC
    renal ruptur
    fetal matern failure e
    deat al
    h death

    You might also like