title: Fluid management in pre-eclampsia.
abstract: Intravenous fluid given to women with pre-eclampsia may be a necessary form of treatment; however, intravenous fluid therapy can also cause iatrogenic pulmonary oedema. The indications for the use of intravenous fluids, the titration of the amount of fluid given and the use of invasive monitoring have not been subject to adequate examination in randomised studies. Clinical experience, combined with available evidence and a reasoned approach are the basis for a suggested management algorithm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Anthony
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: Leann K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Schoeman
keywords: Pre-eclampsia; fluid therapy; haemodynamic monitoring; pulmonary oedema; renal failure