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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Monitoring in severe pre-eclampsia

THE CONTEXT
The interpretable portions of the monitoring table describe maternal observations and fetal surveillance during care for severe pre-eclampsia.

Maternal monitoring intervals

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Monitor pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation every 10–30 minutes.
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Assess temperature and lung sounds every 2 hours.
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Assess deep tendon reflexes, level of consciousness, headache, visual disturbances, and epigastric pain every 4 hours.
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Maintain an intake and output record.

Fetal surveillance

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Use continuous electronic fetal monitoring during both antenatal and intrapartum care.
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