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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Examination and urinary monitoring after stabilization in eclampsia

THE CONTEXT
Once an eclamptic patient is stabilized, clinical examination and urinary assessment are undertaken.

Clinical examination

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Perform thorough but quick general, abdominal and vaginal examinations after stabilization.

Urinary assessment

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Introduce a self-retaining catheter and test the urine for protein.
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Continuous drainage facilitates measurement of urinary output and periodic urine analysis.
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