Anaesthesiological management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Sep 16;186(38):V05240333. doi: 10.61409/V05240333.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

A new national treatment guideline from Danish Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (DASAIM) outlines the anaesthetic management of pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. Key principles involve blood pressure control, seizure treatment and prophylaxis, and restricted fluid therapy. Treatment algorithms, flow charts and checklists are provided. Anaesthetic recommendations for vaginal delivery and caesarean section are provided. Close monitoring, especially for patients with severe disease, organ dysfunction, or failure, is crucial, requiring a multidisciplinary approach, as argued in this review.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Obstetrical* / methods
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Cesarean Section*
  • Delivery, Obstetric
  • Eclampsia* / therapy
  • Female
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Pre-Eclampsia* / prevention & control
  • Pre-Eclampsia* / therapy
  • Pregnancy
  • Seizures / therapy

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants