Fluid balance in severe pre-eclampsia.
Women with severe pre-eclampsia are at high risk of pulmonary oedema, especially 12-24 hours postdelivery. Effective vasodilatation with fluid restriction and early diuretic therapy are the cornerstones of preventative therapy.
Pearson
J F
JF
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff.
D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005665:Furosemide / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006439:Hemodynamics / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications / Q000503:physiopathology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D013997:Time Factors; D014882:Water-Electrolyte Balance
D005665:Furosemide