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Eclampsia / Severe Pregnancy Hypertension

Pregnancy-related seizure or severe headache/visual symptoms

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Call emergency services urgently

    Call emergency services urgently.

  • 2
    Place patient on left side and protect from injury

    Place patient on left side and protect from injury.

  • 3
    Do not place objects in mouth during seizure

    Do not place objects in mouth during seizure.

  • 4
    Transfer urgently to facility with obstetric emergency care

    Transfer urgently to facility with obstetric emergency care.