Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia: hypertension and proteinuria with or without edema which develop during the third trimester

W/U:

All women who present with new-onset hypertension should have the following tests:

• CBC
• AST/ALT
• Serum creatinine
• Uric acid
• 24-hour urine collection for protein and creatinine (criterion standard) or urine dipstick analysis
• Mild: 300mg
• Severe: 5g

Additional studies to perform if HELLP syndrome is suspected are as follows:

• Peripheral blood smear
• Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) level
• Indirect bilirubin

Management 

• Deliver the baby if severe