REFLECTIONS ON PREHOSPITAL CARE
Management of eclampsia in the prehospital setting
Servicio de Urgencias Medicas de Madrid SUMMA 112, Consejeria de Sanidad, Comurildad de Madrid, Spain
Correspondence to:
Correspondence to:
Dr Alonso A Mateos Rodriguez
C/Tramontana, 3 2d 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcon, Madrid, Spain; amateo.summa{at}salud.madrid.org
Eclampsia is an uncommon and serious condition, particularly in the pre-hospital setting. Immediate treatment is required and should include airway control, administration of oxygen, anti-epileptics and magnesium, hypertension control, and urgent delivery of the baby.
Relevant Article
- Primary Survey
- Darren Walter
Emerg. Med. J. 2007 24: 453.[Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]
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