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Obstetrics & GynecologyHypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy

Prevention of eclampsia and associated complications

THE CONTEXT
The passage identifies measures during preeclampsia that help prevent eclampsia and lists several associated complications.

Prevention during preeclampsia

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Prevention rests on early detection, effective institutional treatment and judicious termination of pregnancy during preeclampsia.

Injuries and visual complications

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Injuries include tongue bite, injuries from falling from bed and bed sores.
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Disturbed vision may result from retinal detachment or occipital lobe ischemia.

Other readable complications

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Pulmonary edema is attributed to leaky blood capillaries. Pneumonia may be due to aspiration or may be hypostatic or infective.
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Listed complications include cardiomyopathy, renal failure, thrombocytopenia and disseminated intravascular coagulopathy.
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Hepatic complications include necrosis and subcapsular hematoma.
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Cerebral complications include vasogenic edema and hemorrhage. Neurological deficits, psychosis and hyperpyrexia are also listed.
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