A 28-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks' gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance and right upper quadrant discomfort. Blood pressure is 16...

Question

A 28-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks' gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance and right upper quadrant discomfort. Blood pressure is 162/104 mmHg and urinalysis shows 3+ protein. According to Australian pre-eclampsia guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Admit for blood pressure control, magnesium sulphate if severe features, and consider early delivery after maternal stabilisation

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Outpatient monitoring and repeat BP in one week

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Start oral labetalol and continue pregnancy to term without further intervention

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Start ACE inhibitor for blood pressure control

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No treatment until seizure occurs

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Severe pre-eclampsia

A 28-year-old primigravida at 34 weeks' gestation presents with headache, visual disturbance and right upper quadrant discomfort. Blood pressure is 162/104 mmHg and urinalysis shows 3+ protein. According to Australian pre-eclampsia guidelines, what is the most appropriate immediate management?