Hanoi Preeclampsia is a dangerous disease in pregnant women after the 20th week, causing many dangerous complications, threatening the lives of both mother and child.
The information was announced by head nurse Pham Thi Thu Thuy, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bach Mai Hospital, at the 3rd International Nursing Science Conference , on the occasion of the 33rd anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam Nursing Association, on October 26. The conference aims to improve the quality and professional efficiency of the nursing team, especially in the work of safe practice of patient care.
Preeclampsia is a condition of pregnancy-induced hypertension that usually occurs after 20 weeks of gestation. Preeclampsia affects 2-8 out of every 100 pregnant women. Each year, more than 10 million cases occur worldwide, and 76,000 women die from the disease and related hypertensive disorders.
"The disease causes many dangerous complications, which can lead to death for pregnant women and fetuses," said nurse Thuy, adding that after giving birth, preeclampsia can lead to dangerous diseases such as stroke, severe kidney damage, and chronic kidney disease. The fetus will face death in the womb, poor development, premature birth, low birth weight, cerebral palsy, blindness, and respiratory failure.
Eclampsia can occur before birth (50%), during birth (25%) and after birth (25%). Symptoms include restlessness, anxiety, headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, dry cough, high blood pressure, rapid breathing, shallow breathing, etc.
This is a serious obstetric complication that is life-threatening. Treatment must be prompt, such as blocking the mouth to prevent tongue biting, suctioning mucus to prevent respiratory obstruction, monitoring seizures, blood pressure, etc.
Babies are being cared for at the Pediatrics Department, Bach Mai Hospital. Photo: Mai Thanh.
According to nurse Thuy, the role of doctors and nurses in coordinating treatment, monitoring, and caring for preeclampsia patients is very important. Specifically, it is necessary to develop a specific care plan for each case, regularly monitor blood pressure, prevent complications; maintain a daily routine and instruct family members to coordinate care; pay attention to nutrition, weight management, and psychology; and ensure patient compliance with treatment.
There is currently no specific treatment for preeclampsia. However, the disease can be prevented and detected early by screening through 3 steps including blood pressure measurement, uterine artery Doppler ultrasound and blood testing.
Before getting pregnant, you should go for a check-up to see if you have heart disease, kidney disease, blood pressure, or autoimmune disease. When you get pregnant, you need to do some tests to see if you are at risk of getting sick, avoid foods that are highly allergenic, and reduce your salt intake when your doctor tells you to.
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