CLINICAL PRACTICE PROTOCOL

Hypertension Disorders In Pregnancy - Pre-Eclampsia/Eclampsia
SCOPE (Area): Maternity Unit, Maternity Outpatients
SCOPE (Staff): Midwifery, Obstetric Staff
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Rationale

See Maternity ehandbook link below - for management of hypertension in pregnancy

Ballarat Health Services utilises these guidelines as the main reference for hypertension in pregnancy and any deviation from the guideline must be under the discretion of the Consultant Obstetrician and documentation in the medical record


Expected Objectives / Outcome

Prompt and early recognition and management of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia to reduce maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality.


Detailed Steps, Procedures and Actions

See references - Hypertension in Pregnancy


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DRG0034 - Hydralazine (intravenous Severe Hypertension In Pregnancy)
DRG0035 - Labetalol (Intravenous Severe Hypertension In Pregnancy)
DRG0036 - Magnesium Sulfate (Obstetric)
SOP0001 - Principles Of Clinical Care


References

Safer Care Victoria. (2021). Maternity ehandbook - Hypertension in pregnancy.



Reg Authority: Clinical Online Ratification Group Date Effective: 22/08/2022
Review Responsibility: Midwife Date for Review: 22/08/2025
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