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Chapter-05 Eclampsia

BOOK TITLE: Do’s and Don’ts in Obstetrics and Gynecology Practice

Author
1. Kar Tushar
2. Mohapatra Kirti Rekha
ISBN
9789350258095
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11516_5
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
8
Author Affiliations
1. SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Orissa, India, Chairperson Oncology, FOGSI (2004-09), SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), Sambalpur, Odisha, India, Srusti Hospital and Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre (AHRCC), Cuttack, Odisha, India, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India, SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India; ICOG (2019–2020); (2004–2009); FOGSI (2010–2011)
2. SCB Medical College, Cuttack, Orissa, India
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Abstract

This chapter provides detail description of Eclampsia. Etiopathogenesis of eclampsia, general measures in eclampsia, treatment during seizure, controlling seizure and preventing recurrence, treatment of hypertension, fluid and electrolyte balance, labor and delivery, do’s in eclampsia, don’t in eclampsia are described in detail. 3 tables are added to highlight effect of magnesium in seizure, prevention and treatment of convulsions and drugs for treatment in hypertensive emergencies in eclampsia. 34 references are included at the end of the chapter to facilitate further reading.

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