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Prehospital care
Management of eclampsia in the prehospital setting

Abstract

Eclampsia is an uncommon and serious condition, particularly in the pre-hospital setting. Immediate treatment is required and should include airway control, administration of oxygen, anti-epileptics and magnesium, hypertension control, and urgent delivery of the baby.

https://doi.org/10.1136/emj.2007.047209

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