title: Action on Pre-eclampsia: Crisis and recovery.
abstract: This is a review of the antenatal guidelines developed under the auspices of the charity Action on Preeclampsia since 2001. They are evidence-based and cover the screening and diagnosis of preeclampsia. They include a risk assessment early in pregnancy, referral for specialist input, a two tier schedule of assessment based on risk, signs and symptoms, referral for step-up care and confirmation of diagnosis, including blood tests. They describe methods for improving reliability of proteinuria testing, and reducing errors in the measurement of blood pressure. Management flowcharts are provided.
authors.affiliation: Action on Pre-eclampsia, Unit 2c, The Half Croft, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1LD.
authors.forename: Fiona
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Milne