Od-029790 MedStar Health Clinical Practice Guideline for Treatment of Women with Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy for Nurses
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On Demand
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Description
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are a leading cause of maternal and infant ... show more
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, are a leading cause of maternal and infant deaths in the United States. Prompt recognition, management, and treatment of severe hypertension and preeclampsia reduces morbidity and mortality. The MedStar Health Clinical Practice Guideline for Treatment of Women with Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy provides evidence-based guidance on recognition, treatment, and management of these conditions for nursing staff.
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- Define hypertension, severe-range blood pressure, and preeclampsia
- Describe appropriate technique for measuring blood pressure
- Describe treatments, interventions, and plan of care for pregnant patients with severe hypertension, preeclampsia, and eclampsia
- Provide role-specific education for nurses who treat pregnant or postpartum patients about MedStar Health's evidence-based severe hypertension/preeclampsia clinical practice guideline
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Siobhan Ryan
Organization
MedStar Washington Hospital Center