Management of severe pre-eclampsia and eclampsia

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Magnesium sulphate administration is indicated to treat eclamptic seizures and prevent seizures in women with severe pre-eclampsia. Pharmacological strategies for control of blood pressure are described in detail. Intravenous regimes for magnesium administration are described with alternative intramuscular regimes for settings where infusion pumps are not available. Multidisciplinary input is essential.

Juliet Hull and Matt Rucklidge