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Case Presentation On Pre Eclampsia
Case Presentation On Pre Eclampsia
YEAR OF STUDY—2018
IDENTIFICATION DATA
AGE— 27years
SEX— Female
RELIGION— Hindu
EDUCATION— Graduation
OCCUPATION— Housewife
CHIEF COMPLAINS —
FAMILY HISTORY—
She belongs to a nuclear family having 4 numbers . Her husband is the supporting person in
her family. The monthly income of her family is nearly about Rs 35,000. There is family
history of Hypertension to her Father-in-law; there is no history of any disease like TB, DM ,
hereditary disease , twin pregnancy, Sickle cell anemia & eclampsia in her family.
UHC is situated at about 2 k.m from her home with adequate tranportation facility available
like bicycle & motorcycle
HOUSING —
She lives in a pucca house having 8 numbers of rooms with adequate ventilation. They use
sanitary latrine for toileting. Electricity supply is available. They use municipality water supply
taps for drinking.
PERSONAL HISTORY—
PERSONAL HYGIENE – She is maintain her oral hygiene by brushing daily and
taking bath once daily with soap & normal water.
DIET—She takes both vegetarian & non-vegetarian diet & She takes meals 4 times a
day. she don’t have any addiction of alcohol & tobacco. She drinks about 2-3 lts of
water per day. She takes rest of about 2 hrs at day time & 8 hrs during night time. She
takes no drugs for sleep.
ELIMINATION—She has a regular bowel & bladder habits
MOBILITY & EXERCISE—No regular walking habits. Only moderate activity with
normal house hold work
MENSTRUAL HISTORY—
She got menarche at 12 year of age with regular cycles of 28-30 days interval & 3-4 days
duration with average amount of bleeding. Her LMP is 18/4/18 and EDD- 25/1/19.
SECOND VISIT-
At about 3 month she went to Antenatal clinic , taken 1 dose of T.T, BP =
112/72 mmhg, Pulse = 80bpm.
THIRD VISIT –
At about 4 month she went to Antenatal clinic , taken 2 dose of T.T, BP =
106/70 mmhg, Pulse = 78bpm.
FOURTH VISIT –
At about 5 month she went to Antenatal clinic, BP = 110/72 mmhg,
Pulse = 78bpm.
FIFTH VISIT –
At about 7 month she went to Antenatal clinic ,BP = 122/80 mm hg,
Pulse = 82bpm
SIXTH VISIT –
At about 8 month she went to Antenatal clinic, BP = 134/90 mm hg,
Pulse = 76bpm
SEVENTH VISIT –
At about 9 month she went to Antenatal clinic, BP = 148/90 mm hg,
Pulse = 74bpm
INVESTIGATIONS—
Hb=12.3gm%
FBS = 83mg/dl
Urine for HCG=positive
Blood group— B’ positive
Sickling -- Negative
Urine test=Albumin- Present
=Sugar---Not Present
VDRL=Negative
HIV=Non reactive
HbsAg =Non reactive
HCV =Non reactive
USG= done on 12/1/19 showing single live intra-uterine fetus in cephalic presentation.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION—
VITAL SIGN—
Temp –98.20 F
BP— 158/80mm Hg
Pulse –68 beat/min.
Resp –20 breath/min.
OBSTETRICAL EXAMINATION—
INSPECTION—
No undue enlargement of the Uterus .
Skin condition—healthy & no discolouration.
Linea nigra is prominent
Striae gravidarum visible at lower abdomen
Episiotomy wound present.
PALPATION—
Uterus is hard, mobile & globular.
Fundal height is 24 c.m i.e. at the level of umbilicus.
P/V EXAMINATION—
Vulva – Oedema present over vulva area
INTRODUCTION—
During Pregnancy, there are a lot of changes which happen inside the body of a
woman. She gets a number of variations in different parameters of the body. Up to some limit
these changes are normal but when it crosses the threshold, it is termed as disorder.
DEFINITION :-
Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem disorder of unknown pathology characterised by development
of hypertension to the extent of 140/90 mm hg or more with Proteinuria after 20th week in a
Previously normotensive and non-proteinuric woman.
INCIDENCE :-
The incidence of Pre-eclampsia in
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Primigravida ( Young or elderly ) She is a
Family history of Hypertension / Pre-eclampsia primigravida
Placental abnormalities Family history of
i. Hyperplacentosis Hypertension
ii. Placental ischaemia
Pre-existing vascular disease
Obesity – BMI > 35
Thrombophilias ( Antiphospholipid syndrome, Protein- c,s
deficiency, Factor v Leiden )
ETIOPATHOLOGICAL FACTOR-
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Failure of trophoblast invasion ( Abnormal Placentation ) Idiopathic
Vascular endothelial damage
Inflammatory mediators ( Cytokinase )
Immunological intolerance between maternal & fetal tissues
Co-agulation abnormalities ( Increased thromboxane )
Increased Oxygen free radicals
Genetic Predisposition ( Polygenic disorder )
Dietary deficiency or excess i.e. low protein or dietary salt
overload
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY –
1. PRE-ECLAMPSIA:
Cytotrophoblast Invasion
Immunolgical factor
Fetal macrosomia
Cardiomyopathy
Oedema
Necrosis
2. OEDEMA:
Increased Angiotensin –II due to idiopathic cause
Oedema
3. PROTEINURIA :
Spasm of afferent Arterioles
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
1. MILD- My patient comes under severe type,
Rise of BP above 140/90 mm Hg but because at the time of admission,
less than 160/110 mm Hg BP – 158/80 mm Hg
Without significant proteinuria Protein excretion
11. SEVERE- ( Urine albumin ) – 4 +
Persistent BP > 160/110 mm Hg ( 10gm/lit/24 hr)
Protein excretion in urine > 5gm/24 hr
Oliguria ( < 400 ml/24hr )
Platelet count ( < 1 lakh/mm3)
HELLP syndrome
Visual disturbance
Persistent epigastric pain
Retinal Haemorrhage
Pulmonary oedema
IUGR
CLINICAL FEATURES—
SYMPTOMS
i. MILD SYMPTOMS
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Swelling of ankles ( slightly ) which My Patient shows mild symptoms
persists on rising from the bed in the Ankle swelling
morning Oedema over vulva, face & abdomen
Tightness of the ring on finger
Gradually oedema over face, vulva,
abdomen & whole body
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Headache ( Occipital/Frontal region ) Headache
Disturbed sleep Disturbed sleep
Oliguria ( < 400 ml/24hr )
Eye Symptoms ( Blurring vision,
Diminished vision, Blindness, Retinal
infraction)
Epigastric Pain
SIGNS
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Abnormal weight gain In my patient, wt. gain in last 2 wk is 3 k.g.
i.e wt > 1 lb in 1 wk BP = 158/80 mm Hg
or wt > 5 lb in 1 month Oedema – Positive
Rise of Blood Pressure-
Diastolic Pressure usually tends to
rise first than systolic pressure
Oedema-
Sudden & generalised oedema
Pulmonary oedema –
No manifestation of chronic
cardiovascular / Renal pathology
Abdominal Examination-
IUGR
INVESTIGATION
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Urine test for albumin Urine albumin – 4+
Ophthamoscopic Examination ( 10 gm/lit/24 hr)
Blood values i.e. serum Urea, Blood values:
Serum creatinine Serum urea – 22 mg/dl
Serum total Protein Serum creatinine – 0.93 mg/dl
Total Platelet count Serum bilirubin – 0.25mg/dl
Liver function test Serum total protein – 5.6gm/dl
During Antenatal Period – Serum sodium – 138 meq/lit
Fetal monitoring by USG, FHR etc Serum potassium – 3.5meq/lit
R.B.S – 83 mg/dl
Fetal monitoring by USG-
Single live Intra-uterine fetus in
cephalic presentation
F.H.R – 134beat/min.
COMPLICATION
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
I. IMMEDIATE No complication seen in my patient
A. Maternal:-
During Pregnancy :-
Eclampsia, Preterm labour, Oliguria,
ARDS, HELLP syndrome
During labour:-
Eclampsia, PPH
Puerperium:-
Eclampsia usually occurs within 48 hrs,
Shock, sepsis
B. Fetal:-
IUD, IUGR
Asphyxia, Prematurity
II. REMOTE
Residual Hypertension-
Hypertension persist even after 6 month
following delivery ( Thrombophillias,
CRP, Antiphospholipid syndrome )
Recurrent Pre-eclampsia
( Family history, Thrombophillias )
Chronic Renal disease
( Glomerular nephritis )
HELLP syndrome
MANAGEMENT—
IN BOOK IN CLIENT
Hospitalization My patient was hospitalized on
17/1/19
Rest Left lateral Position was given
Diet i.e. High protein & low salt diet (Protein High protein & low salt diet was given
100mg/day)
Medication:
i) Antihypertensive –
Calcium channel Blocker e.g. Nifedipine Tablet lobet 100mg BD
(10 to 20 mg) B.D
Anti adrenergic drugs e.g. Methyldopa (250-
500 mg tid or qid)
α & β blockers e.g. labetalol 100 mg tid or
qid
ii) Prophylactic Anticonvulsant –
Magnesium Sulphate- MgSO4 was not given to my
Prophylactic MgSO4 is started when systolic patient
BP >/ 160 diastolic >/ 110, MAP >/ 125 mm
Hg
Loading dose- 4gm IV over 3-5 minute
followed by 10 gm deep I.M (5gm in each
buttock)
Maintainance dose-
5gm I.M 4 hourly in each buttock
iii) Diuretics – iii)Diuretics not given
Frusemide – 10-40 mg/day
iv) Antibiotics- to prevent infection iv) Inj. Ceftriaxone 1gm I.V. B.D
B.P. is checked hourly
B.P check is done atleast 6 hrly or 4 times/day to
know the effectiveness of medication
Opthalmoscopic examination Not done
MOTHER-
Low salt diet
Adequate fluid to drink
Regular health visit
To seek immediately the medical attention in case any complication arises.
To avoid heavy lifting & climbing upstairs
To maintain personal hygiene
To take highly nutritious diet .
Iron & calcium to be continued
Follow up check after 15 days
Avoid coitus up to 3 months
BABY-
Handwashing should be done before handling the Baby
Minimizing the handling of the baby which protect the infant from infections
Exclusive Breastfeeding for upto 6 month
Nothing should be put into the cord
Advised regarding Skin care, Mouth care, Cord care
Baby should be immunized according to the National Immunization Schedule
SUMMARY—
Mrs Satyapriya is a Primigravida aged 27 yrs admitted to IMS & SUM Hospital on dt. 17/1/19
at 4.00 am. She was diagnosed as a case of Primigravida at 38wk 6day in latent labour with Pre-
eclampsia . After induction of labor there was full dilatation & effacement of the cervix and she
was undergone Normal vaginal delivery with Right medio-lateral episiotomy. She was given
proper care by administration of I.V fluids, Antihypertensive drug , Antibiotic & symptomatic
management. Gradually improvement occur in her general condition.
CONCLUSION—
Effect of my care—
After providing nursing care, the client has improved her self confidence .She feels relaxed
& no anxiety is there. The client & family members are very co-operative & they have trust on
me.
BIBLIOGRAPHY—
1. Bhaskar Nima. Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing: High Risk Pregnancy – Assessment
and Management. 2nd ed. Bangalore: EMMESS Medical Publishers, 2015.P- 347 – 52
2. Dutta DC. Text Book of Obstetrics including Perinatology and Contraception:
Hypertensive Disorders In Pregnancy. In:Konar Hiralal editor.7th ed.London.New
Central Book Agency (P ) Ltd:2011.P.219-32
3. Jacob Annamma. A Comprehensive Text Book of Midwifery & Gynecological
Nursing : Hypertensive Disorders Of Pregnancy, 3rd ed.Karnataka : JAYPEE Brothers
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CASE PRESENTATION
ON
“PRE-ECLAMSIA”