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Immediate threats
Immediate stabilization priorities
Seizure activity
If active seizure, lateral position and suction readiness
If ongoing convulsions, airway protection and rapid sequence intubation
Magnesium sulfate for seizure control and prevention
Severe hypertension
Systolic blood pressure 160 mmHg or higher
Diastolic blood pressure 110 mmHg or higher
Persistent 15 minutes or more
IV or oral rapid acting antihypertensive within 60 minutes (Class I)
Respiratory compromise
Pulmonary edema concern
Oxygen saturation trend
Noninvasive ventilation vs intubation triggers
Hemorrhage concern
Placental abruption suspicion
Postpartum hemorrhage risk with coagulopathy
Stroke concern
Focal neurologic deficit
Altered mental status not explained by postictal state
Hemodynamic targets and monitoring
Monitoring and targets
Blood pressure measurement technique
Correct cuff size
Seated or left lateral position
Repeat after rest
Blood pressure goals during acute control
Systolic blood pressure 140 to 150 mmHg
Diastolic blood pressure 90 to 100 mmHg
Continuous monitoring
Cardiac monitoring for IV antihypertensives
Pulse oximetry
Strict intake and output
Magnesium toxicity surveillance
Respiratory rate
Deep tendon reflexes
Urine output
Team activation and consults
Escalation and consultation triggers
Obstetrics and maternal fetal medicine
Suspected severe features
Eclampsia
HELLP syndrome concern
Anesthesia
Anticipated operative delivery
Thrombocytopenia and neuraxial planning
Critical care
Refractory severe hypertension
Pulmonary edema
Persistent neurologic abnormality
Neonatology
Preterm delivery planning
Fetal compromise
Key decision points
Time critical decisions
Diagnosis category
Gestational hypertension
Preeclampsia without severe features
Preeclampsia with severe features
Eclampsia
HELLP syndrome
Delivery timing
Maternal instability
Fetal status
Gestational age
Transfer to higher level of care
Need for ICU
Need for tertiary neonatal care
Need for expectant management before 34 weeks
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