The holistic management of the patient with pre-eclampsia.
Physiological adaptations of pregnancy are summarised. Maternal consequences of pre-eclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP syndrome are described. Goals of ITU management are outlined. Directions for future management/therapies are included. The need to integrate technological expertise with sensitive nursing care is emphasised.
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Intensive Care Unit, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford.
D000328:Adult; D003422:Critical Care / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D018939:Holistic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012944:Social Support