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Wednesday, September 19, 2007

HELLP Syndrome

Presentation: As it is a syndrome, we need to have bunch of different unrelated signs and symptoms. So here are the criteria:

HELLP
H: Hemolysis
EL: Elevated Liver enzymesLP: Low Platelet
Treatment of HELLP Syndrome:
- Main cobblestone in treatment of HELLP syndrome, is Exchange Transfusion or Plasmapheresis with FFPDelivery is definitive treatment for HELLP in women beyond 34 weeks, give MgSO4 to reduce blood pressure and vaginally deliver the baby.

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