Preeclampsia, Eclampsia and HELLP
The Ausmed Education Learning Centre is accredited with distinction as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider number is P0342.
Details
Course Overview
This Course will address the clinical significance and management of preeclampsia and its complications. A real-life case study will also be presented to reinforce the information presented in this activity.
Topics
- What can go wrong in pregnancy?;
- Overview of preeclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP syndrome;
- Treatment options;
- Management and mode of delivery.
Need
Midwives may be the first to identify preeclampsia and must be alert to this potentially dangerous condition and how to prevent complications. The midwife is likely to have to undertake the emergency management of this condition and any complications.
Purpose
The purpose of this Course is to familiarise health professionals with the clinical significance and management of the woman affected by preeclampsia and its complications.
Learning Outcomes
- State the features of preeclampsia, eclampsia and HELLP.
- Explain both the prophylactic and curative treatment of preeclampsia.
- Identify the particular risk factors for preeclampsia.
- List the complications of preeclampsia and differential diagnosis.
Target Audience
Predominantly designed for midwives, but may also be applicable to other health practitioners working in a setting whereby they may encounter a woman with preeclampsia
Disclosure
No conflict of interest exists for anyone in the position to control content for this activity. Wherever possible, generic or non-proprietary names of medications or products have been used.
Educator
Graeme Dennerstein Visit
Dr Dennerstein is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with medical expertise in the health of the vulva and vagina. He is the former Head of the Dermo-gynaecology Clinic at The Mercy Hospital for Women and co-author of the book entitled: The Vulva and Vagina Manual. He has lectured extensively on this topic, both internationally and nationally. Graeme has extensive experience in family planning and reproductive health. In 1971 he established the Family Planning and Infertility Clinic at the Western General Hospital in Melbourne, serving as its director until 1986. From 1980 to 1989 he was the Honorary Secretary for the Medical Advisory Committee of the Family Planning Association of Victoria. He is a member of the Sexual Health Society of Victoria Inc. and is widely published. He has, for example, produced several papers on the use of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (DMPA).
Leisa Jayne Bisschops
Good presentation and knowledge of preeclampsia and eclampsia and its presenting signs and symptoms.
Matthew Thompson
Excellent course
Vicki Doughty
Excellent presentation with a lot of interactive activities during it
Michelle Nicholson
Good
Antoinette Du Toit
Very insightful and excellent presentation.
Ruby Bowyer
The presentation gave a good, basic overview in preeclampsia, red flags to identify before the progression into eclampsia, management and treatment.
Christine Austin
This was a good revision for me . However we do urine PCR’s now rather than 24hr urines.
Jack Doherty
excellent review of the topic with great insight from an experienced clinician.
Jacqueline dowling
Well done
Elizabeth Myers
The session on Pre Eclampsia / Eclampcia / HELLP Syndrome was well presented easily understood and informative for the management of this condition